NEW CUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE FIRE STATION

  

  1. The occupancy limit for the Social Hall is 150 persons at any one time.  The occupancy limit for any other area will be specified by the authorized representative of the fire department.  THIS IS A NON SMOKING FACILITY; NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE BUILDING ON IN THE RESTROOMS.  There are receptacles outside the front door for ashes and cigarette butts.  No cigarette butts are to be thrown on the ground outside of the building. Tenant may forfeit all or part of the security deposit if it is necessary for the NCFD to clean up cigarette butts around the outside of the building.

 

  1. Saturday rentals:  The Fire Station is available Friday nights to decorate and set up between the hours of 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm.  The time specified for set-up on Friday evening is a maximum of two hours.  For other rentals, the maximum time will be specified by the Rental Agent.  All set-up time as well as rental time must be agreed upon by both parties in advance and included within the Rental Agreement.

 

  1. The Rental Agent must be notified within no less than one week prior to the scheduled date of the proposed room set-up and any supplemental information pertinent to the rental.  Any items being used not belonging to the Fire Department, which will be used during the rental, must be approved in advance by the Rental Agent. Care must be taken to not damage the flooring by sliding or dropping tables or other heavy objects.

 

  1. The method of installation of any decorations or other materials which will require attachment to the ceiling or walls will be specified by the Rental Agent.  Ladders can be made available upon request. No tape may be used to apply decorations to the wall or ceiling, if tape is used to apply decorations, the security deposit will be forfeited.

 

  1. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to maintain a clean appearance throughout the social hall.  All spills must be cleaned up immediately.  Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Tenant to turn off all lights, bathroom fans and close all outside doors.

 

  1. Our beer dispensers are available at the charge specified in the Rental Fee Schedule.  The beer dispensers are to be used in the area specified and may not be moved to any other location without prior approval of the Rental Agent.  The maximum storage capacity is 2 barrels.   Any additional barrels must be stored outside the rear of the building.  Tubs may be used for this purpose as long as they remain on the curbing.  Barrels may not be stored in the refrigerator.  Any acquisition of beer is the responsibility of the Tenant.

 

 

 

  1. An ice machine is available for your use. The ice scoop on top of the machine should be used to remove ice from the machine – no hands or other objects should be placed in the ice.  The maximum capacity of the machine is 400 pounds.  NO ITEMS (BOTTLES, CANS JARS, ETC) ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE ICE MACHINE.  THIS WILL CAUSE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICEAND THE ENTIRE MACHINE MUST BE EMPTIED AND SANTIZED.  THIE SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR.

 

  1. It is understood that access to the fire station is limited to the area specified in this Agreement. Under no circumstances are any guests permitted in the other areas in or around the station.

 

  1. Electric service is limited to 100 volts without exception.  Any electrical usage must be approved in advance.  Any appliances not the property of the Fire Department must be approved in advance.

 

  1. Parking in reserved spaces in prohibited.  Handicapped parking is available but limited to those persons possessing either a handicapped license place or placard.  Care should be taken to only park in designed parking areas.  This is a Fire Department and any accesses for emergency equipment must remain open.

 

  1. All doors and windows must remain closed.  No modifications or changes to locks or other security devices will be permitted.

 

  1. The use and consumption of alcohol within the areas addressed by this agreement is strictly the responsibility of the Tenant and it is understood that the consumption of alcohol by minors as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is unlawful.

 

  1. The use of the kitchen, facilities, and equipment by the Tenant or any member of their party is regulated by separate rule.  Should this agreement cover the rental of the kitchen, its facilities and equipment, the Rental Agent will include as an attachment, any rules or regulations governing the use of the area.

 

  1. All damages caused by the Tenant or any member of their party are the sole responsibility of the Tenant.  This responsibility shall include the cost of repair or replacement of any materials, equipment, or any part of the facility.

 

  1. The security deposit will be returned in a timely manner.  The Tenant f their authorized representative is strongly encouraged to carefully inspect the Fire Station at the conclusion of the rental period to assure the proper condition of the building and all equipment.

 

 

  1. All personal property of the Tenant must be removed at the end of the rental.  Exceptions to this rule will require advanced approval from the Rental Agent.  Any items left behind will become the property of the New Cumberland Fire Department and are subject to disposal.

 

  1. By signing this Rental Agreement, the Tenant agrees to use and occupy the Fire Station in accordance with all police, fire, and sanitary regulations imposed by any municipal, state, or federal authority, and will observe the obey the laws, ordinances and other requirements governing the use of the Fire Station.

 

  1. You agree that we have the right to reclaim or otherwise use the areas included in the Rental Agreement in the event that we are engaged in emergency operations and, in our judgment, the use of that area is essential to carry out and meeting our responsibilities as the Fire Department for the Borough of New Cumberland.  If this becomes necessary, we will make every effort to provide you or your authorized representative as much notice as possible and to keep the disruption of your rental at a minimum.  If this becomes necessary, we agree to renegotiate your rental fee.

 

  1. All applicable Rules and Regulations are established for the mutual benefit of you as the Tenant and the New Cumberland Fire Department as the Landlord.  Noncompliance may result in some or all of your security deposit not being returned.  In addition, serious instances of noncompliance may result in you and your guests being asked to leave the premises.  Should this become necessary, there will be no refund of rental fee.