(A) The owner or person in possession of the abutting premises in front of which a coalhole, vault or other opening in a sidewalk is permitted shall be held responsible to the city for any and all damage to persons or property in consequence of any defect in the construction of the vault, coalhole or other opening or for allowing the opening to remain out of repair. The owner shall be required to keep the vault, coalhole or other opening and its walls and coverings in good order at all times.
(B) The person in possession of any premises abutting on a vault, coalhole or other opening in a sidewalk shall be held responsible to the city for any and all damages occasioned to persons or property in consequence of the opening being left exposed and uncovered or the covering thereof being left insecure or unfastened.
(Prior Code, § 101.53) Penalty, see § 10.99