SOMERSET REGIONAL V.F.D. ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT FRIEDENS STATION

This agreement for the rental of the Friedens Fire Hall is between:
Renter: ___                                and the Somerset Regional Fire Department.
Dates and hours of Rental:  ________________________________________
Description of the purpose of rental: _____________________________________________________________                                         
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Rental Cost: $300.00  ($150.00 returned after clean up        
 (**Deposit will only be returned if the room, stairway, kitchen (if used), and restrooms are cleaned, trash is removed, and all tables and chairs are returned to their original positions. The area must be in the same condition as before your event. 

Payments:
Upon the signing of this agreement, a non-refundable deposit of half of the above rental cost. The balance is due no less than 10 days prior to the event. If the balance is not received prior to the indicated deadline, this agreement will be automatically terminated, and the Somerset Regional Fire Department reserves the right to rent the room to another party. In special circumstances, the Somerset Regional Fire Department Board of Directors may decide to refund any deposits or payments.
****This signed agreement and a minimum deposit of $150.00 is due no later than __________ guarantee the room will not be rented out to another party. 
Purpose of Rental:
The use of the room is restricted to the event defined above and no other purpose.
Re-Assignment of Agreement:
The renter may not reassign this agreement to another party without the prior written consent of the Somerset Regional Fire Department Board of Directors. Such re-assignment without consent will result in automatic termination of this rental agreement without reimbursement of any deposits or payments that may have been submitted.
Rental Times:
The room must be vacated by Midnight. All appliances or other equipment used for catering and entertainment purposes must be removed when the premises are vacated. 
Smoking:
Smoking in the room, Restrooms, and all other areas of the building is prohibited.
Room Capacity:
Building codes limit the capacity of the room to 200 people. At no time should this limit be exceeded.

Unavoidable Causes for Contract Termination:
In the event the room premises shall be damaged by fire, flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes within 180 days of the scheduled event, the Somerset Regional Fire Department may, at its option, terminate this rental agreement and shall refund all payments or deposits paid by the renter. Furthermore, in such an event, the member releases the Somerset Regional Fire Department from any and all direct or consequential damages as a result of the inability to fulfill the terms of this agreement.

Alcohol Consumption: If having alcohol, you must provide a certificate of insurance
The renter agrees to accept full liability relative to the consumption of alcohol by any guests during the event for which the Community Room is being utilized. The renter will hold the Somerset Regional Fire Department harmless of any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, penalties, judgments, court costs, attorney fees and liabilities of every kind and description for injury or death of persons and damage to and loss of property caused by or that arise from the renter’s use or occupancy of the premises of the Community Room or Somerset Borough Public Safety Building.
	The Somerset Regional Volunteer Fire Department allows alcoholic beverages at special events being held at the Fire Hall and Community Room. The following rules will apply to anyone using the fire department facilities:
-	No individual under the age of 21 is permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises. Proof of age may be required. Any individual under the age of 21 seen consuming alcoholic beverages will be removed from the premises, with the proper authorities notified.
-	It is the policy of the fire department to discontinue an event if they believe individuals are becoming intoxicated or unruly. Law enforcement may be contacted if necessary.
-	Any individual who chooses to consume alcohol is strongly encouraged to refrain from driving and to designate a driver who has not been drinking as his or her only source of transportation.

Decorations:
The renter is permitted to provide decorations; however, any materials used to attach decorations must be completely removed from walls, ceilings, or anywhere else used. Nails, screws, or other similar items for attaching decorations are prohibited. Glitter, confetti, or anything similar as part of decorations is prohibited.

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     Somerset Regional Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 121, Somerset, PA 15501  /  (814) 445-4343
*Updated 10/14/2025