(a) 
Multi-family dwelling unit defined.
For the purpose of this section, "multi-family dwelling unit" shall be defined as a building, or portion thereof, arranged, designed, or occupied as three or more dwelling units, and shall include hotels, motels, apartment complexes, townhouses, and lodging houses used for sleeping purposes.
(b) 
Annual fire inspection certificate.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to lease, rent, or operate any multi-family dwelling unit within the city limits, unless such multi-family dwelling unit has first received an annual fire and life safety inspection certificate from the fire marshal.
(c) 
Responsible party for securing certificates.
It shall be the responsibility of any owner, manager or leasing agent representing any business, firm, or corporation which owns, leases, rents, or operates any multi-family dwelling units, as defined by this section, to request and secure an annual fire safety inspection from the fire marshal or his authorized representative.
(d) 
Annual inspection fee.
A fee shall be charged for each annual multi-family fire and life safety inspection as established in appendix A of this Code. The fee shall be paid to the Richland Hills Fire Department in the amount in affect at the time payment is made. Fees may be payable on a semi-annual basis for all existing multi-family dwelling units having a valid certificate of occupancy in effect at the time of this chapter. Billing dates for the semi-annual fee is September 1 for the months of October through March. The billing date for the remaining six months is March 1 for April through September. The annual fee may be paid in full September 1 of each year. A late penalty fee will be assessed if payment is not received within 30 days of the billing date. Failure to comply with the inspection fee requirement will constitute a revocation of the certificate of occupancy and a penalty being assessed as outlined by this chapter. Annual inspections will be coordinated through the fire marshal or his authorized representative.
[Ord. No. 999-04, § 7, 10-12-2004]
The fire permits and fees may be found in the fee schedule in appendix A of this Code. Permits listed are defined as annual operational permits, temporary use permits, or are one time issued permits as they are construction installation related permits.
Fire marshal permits heretofore issued under the existing ordinance shall be valid for the time for which they were issued under the existing fire code; however, upon expiration of said date, the same shall become void.
[Ord. No. 999-04, § 7, 10-12-2004; Ord. No. 1263-14, § 4, 2-18-2014]