Nanaimo By-law 7108, s. 13(6) — Fire Protection and Life Safety Regulation Bylaw

If the property owner or occupier cannot be located or fails to undertake the securing of any Premises damaged by fire, the City will carry out the work of securing the Premises and the costs will be billed to the property owner and, if unpaid by December 31st in the year that the property owner or occupier failed to take the required action, will be added to and form part of the property taxes in relation to the Premises. Commandeering of Privately Owned Equipment