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Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III).
Whenever the Fire Marshal shall determine that on-site inspector(s) or fire-fighting personnel shall be required for fire watch as a result of fire-protection system failure or deficiencies, or firesafety at any occupancy or event to insure the safety of the public or emergency responders, the owner or occupant responsible shall obtain a permit for the use of the event.
A. 
The Fire Marshal shall determine the number of inspectors and/or fire-fighting personnel required.
B. 
The Fire Marshal shall determine the hours that the fire inspector(s) and/or fire-fighting personnel will be on duty.
C. 
The permit fee shall cover the expenses incurred by the local enforcing agency.
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The fee for the permit shall include:
(1) 
Compensation for fire inspector(s).
(2) 
The rate for use of vehicles shall be $25 per hour.
(3) 
Reimbursement rates for other related services, equipment, or expenses shall be provided to the owner by the Fire Marshal prior to the scheduled use or event.
Fire Marshal or designee(s) shall have right of access to the premises and area surrounding it without interference from the property owner.
Failure to secure a permit shall be punishable by a penalty equal to amount of the permit plus $100 for the first offense, amount of the permit plus $250 for the second offense, amount of the permit plus $500 for the third and each subsequent offense.
Permit shall be required for each separate event or date of the activity requiring such a permit.
Any occupancy or event requiring fire apparatus and fire-fighting personnel on site to insure the safety of the public and/or other occupants, and/or to insure the safety of any building and/or exposures, shall reimburse the Township of Manchester. Fees shall be $150 per required fire apparatus unit per occurrence and $20 per hour per firefighter manning apparatus.