The abutting property owner or person enjoying the use of any property abutting on a sidewalk that has become defective and has resulted in causing damage or injury as a result of such defective condition shall be primarily liable in damages for any loss or damage sustained as a result of such defective condition. The city shall not be held as assuming any such liability by reason of inspection or reinspection authorized herein or by reason of the approval or disapproval of any access, facilities, surfacing or appurtenance not made in accordance with standards or specifications of this article. (Ord. Nos. 8590; 15123)