[Ord. 1720, 12/29/1992, § 3; as amended by Ord. 2052, 6/9/2008]
1. 
There is hereby created the office of Fire Marshal, which shall be under the supervision and direction of the Borough Manager. The Fire Marshal shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of Borough Council.
2. 
Specific Powers and Duties of Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall have the following specific powers and duties:
A. 
In cooperation and conjunction with the Fire Chief, investigate all fires within the Borough, keep a correct written report thereof; to make written findings and conclusions as to the cause of fires; make monthly written reports to the Borough Manager of all fires and causes thereof.
B. 
Make all required written reports to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Fire Marshal.
C. 
In the event of suspected arson, or should a death occur from the results of fire, to promptly notify the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Fire Marshal, of the same and request assistance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Fire Marshal, in the investigation of the fire and death.
D. 
In the event of suspected arson, or should a death occur from the results of a fire, to cooperate with and assist the designated police officer or police officers in his or their criminal investigation of the said fire and/or death.
E. 
Participate in and conduct fire prevention seminars as requested by the school district, civic organizations and Borough Council.
F. 
Conduct and oversee all fire inspections required by local, state, and fire laws, including but not limited to the International Fire Code, and attend all required court sessions of code violations and criminal indictments arising out of fire occurrences.
G. 
Establish a program and time schedule for the purpose of insuring prompt compliance with all code violations.
H. 
Review all plans and specifications of new construction or major renovation work to be commenced within the Borough, and to further make findings and conclusions as to compliance with all fire regulations and laws in writing and to submit the said findings and conclusions to the Borough Manager and the Building and Inspections Department.
I. 
Prepare, develop and implement specific projects when assigned by the Borough Manager.