As to buildings constructed prior to January 1 of the year, including buildings constructed prior to the effective date of these regulations, application for permit shall be filed on or before January 1 following the date of construction or the effective date of these regulations. Renewal applications shall be filed on or before January of each year. In the event no application or renewal application is filed by January 1, the building will be deemed to be operating without a permit. The date of construction shall be the date of issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy by the Department of Building and Safety. All applications for permit shall be filed with the Fire Department, and shall be in writing on forms provided by the Fire Department. The initial or renewal application for permit shall contain the following information:
1. The name and address of the applicant.
2. A description of the property by street and number, as well as the County Assessor map, book, page and parcel number.
3. Name and address of the owner of the building.
4. A statement signed by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized representative stating that the applicant exercises charge and control over the operation and maintenance of the high-rise building and agrees to comply with all regulations, laws or ordinances pertaining thereto.
The application for permit shall be accompanied by a signed statement by the owner that the owner understands the owner is responsible for the payment of the fee imposed by the Fire Department pursuant to this chapter.