The purpose of this article is to provide for reimbursement
for the expenses incurred by Manchester Township Volunteer Fire Companies/Departments
and all persons rendering both volunteer and nonvolunteer services
for suppression costs pursuant to the State Fire Code at N.J.A.C.
5:70-2.13.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those costs as defined at N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.13, Fire Department
Cost, of the New Jersey State Uniform Fire Code. It is the cost incurred
by the fire companies/departments in the suppression of any fire in
a building under violation which the fire causes directly or indirectly
a result of the violation. To create an obligation, the violation
need not have been the initial cause of the fire.
The costs incurred for suppression costs shall include, but
not be limited to, costs of labor, equipment and materials used in
the fulfillment of the assignment, as well as any other actual expenses
incurred. Rates for service shall be as follows. These rates are based
on per hour or fraction thereon.
A.
For each
ladder truck and/or aerial truck: $150 per hour.
B.
For each
tanker and/or pumper: $100 per hour.
C.
For each
lighting truck and/or rescue vehicle: $75 per hour.
D.
For each
special use emergency vehicle: $50 per hour.
E.
For each
hour of time rendered by a fire service member: $20 per hour.
