The owner and the person in possession of the abutting premises, in front of which a coal hole or vault is constructed, shall be held jointly responsible to the city for any and all damages to persons or property in consequence of any defect in the construction of the vault or coal hole or for allowing the same or any portion thereof, to remain out of repair, or for allowing the aperture in the sidewalk to be left exposed and uncovered or for leaving the covering insecure or unfastened. The owner shall be required to keep the vault or coal hole, its walls and coverings in good order at all times.
(Prior Code, § 97.126) Penalty, see § 10.999