BERWICK & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Guidelines for Recreation Hall and Classroom Rentals
1. A rental agreement must be signed by the renter.
- BDVFD provides cleaning supplies and garbage bags. The floors are
to be swept. Tables are to be wiped clean. Tables and chairs are to
be returned to the storage closet.
- Payment for damage will be negotiated on a case by case basis.
- Cleaning charge if required will vary from $50.00 – 150.00 at the
discretion of the department.
2. The renter is responsible for the appropriate behavior of their guests.
3. The Bartender (s) and assistants provided by the department are
volunteers. They have been instructed to request assistance from the
RCMP in the event of any potential issues.
4. Parking for renters and guests is the North half of the rear parking lot for
the recreation hall, and the front and North parking spots for the
classroom.
5. The apparatus floor and ramp in front of the bay doors are not to be
used and must be kept clear at all times. Guests are not permitted on the
operational side of the building without an escort from the department.
8. Please do not use tape, push pins, nails etc. on the walls, chairs or
tables.
9. No lit candles or tea lights are permitted on premises
**If the renter is bringing food to the event, a copy of their food handling certificate must be provided before the event**
**Information on key fobs will be given to the renter once the details are confirmed**
For groups renting the facilities; the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department will now require Commercial General Liability Insurance for anyone renting the facilities not sponsored Fire Department. The insurance must be satisfactory to the Fire Department and underwritten by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the Province of Nova Scotia.
The policy shall provide coverage for Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Personal Injury and shall include but not be limited to:
(a) A limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000/occurrence with an aggregate of not less than $1,000,000
(b) Add the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department as an additional insured with respect to the operations of the Named Insured.
(c) The policy shall contain a provision for cross liability and severability of interest in respect of the Named Insured
(d) Non-owned automobile coverage with a limit not less than $2,000,000 and shall include contractual non-owned coverage (SEF 96)
(e) Products and completed operations coverage
(f) Broad Form Property Damage
(g) Contractual Liability
(h) Owners and Contractors Protective
(i) Proof of insuance must be provided before key fobs will be issued to the renter.
(i) The policy shall provide 30 days prior notice of cancellation. ** Proof of Insurance is required at least 10 days before the event.**