§ 5-1. Fire alarm boxes in buildings.

(a) Installation on application.

The Chief of the Fire Department is authorized to place a fire alarm box in any theatre, public hall, hotel, hospital, charitable institution, or other building whose occupancy presents special problems in case of fire, within the corporate limits of the City of Baltimore, where the proprietor or owner shall file application with the Chief for same.

(b) Expenses.

All expenses connected with the installation, operation, and maintenance of any fire alarm box so installed will be borne by the person making application for same, provided, however, that he shall not be required to pay more for said box than the Fire Department pays for same.

(c) Placement.

Said fire alarm box to be placed in the most accessible part of said building.