Section 115. Costs

115.1 Owner's liability for cost of actions.

Whenever the Fire Code Official takes action under this Code, all expenses incurred and fees imposed by the Fire Code Official in avoiding, correcting, or removing a dangerous condition or in performing non-fire suppression services becomes a debt, jointly and severally owed to the City by every owner of the property on or in which the condition existed or the services performed.

115.2 When due; collection; lien.

This debt becomes immediately due to the City when the work or operation is finished and may be collected in the same manner as any other debt due the City. In addition, when the work or operation is finished, a lien in favor of the City attaches to the premises on or in which the work or operation was done and continues until the City is paid the full amount owed.