The fire commissioner, after conducting a competitive solicitation, is authorized to enter into an agreement with an entity that provides and hosts a computer application through which inspectors shall electronically submit to the City: (i) results of mandatory inspections of fire protection equipment, including pump inspections, sprinkler system inspections, and standpipe inspections, as well as (ii) the amount of the inspection fees due the City pertaining to such inspections. The fire commissioner is authorized to designate the entity's computer application as the required method for submission of these records and fees to the City. The costs for the operation and maintenance of the application and the retention of the various records contained therein shall be borne by the inspectors, who may pass on such charges to building owners. The City's contract with the entity shall be on such terms as the fire commissioner deems reasonable. The fire commissioner is authorized to adopt rules to administer and enforce this section.
(Added Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 2)