§ 2-23. Penalties for violation of certain state law.

In accordance with § 382 of Article 18 of the Executive Law of the State of New York:

A. 

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure, or portion thereof in violation of any provision of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or rule promulgated by the Building Department, in accordance with the Uniform Code or to fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive or order of the Building Commissioner, or to construct, alter, use or occupy any building or structure, or part thereof, in a manner not permitted by an approved building or plumbing permit or certificate of occupancy.

B. 

Any person who shall fail to comply with a written order of the Building Commissioner within the time fixed for compliance therewith, and any owner, builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in the construction or use of any building who shall knowingly violate any of the applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or certificate of the Building Commissioner made thereunder regarding standards for construction, maintenance or fire protection equipment and systems, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.

Amended 8-18-1987 by L.L. No. 12-1987; 4-2-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002