§ 129-21. Installation of boxes; liability for costs.

Upon written notification, the owner of a privately owned premises shall install or cause to have installed such key boxes as requested, under the direction of the local Fire Marshal or Fire Chief. However, if such owner has not complied with such written notification within 30 days of its issuance, the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief shall have such key boxes installed. In any event, installation of such key boxes on privately owned premises shall be at the cost of the owner and may be billed for and collected in the same manner as municipal taxes, provided that the municipality causes a notice of lien to be filed on the land records within 60 days after such installation.