Violations

113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code, or to otherwise violate any portion of this code, or to otherwise violate any portion of this code. 113.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation and order or stop work order on any person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removal, conversion, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code or on any person responsible for any other violations of this code. An owner of property in violation of this code shall be considered a "person responsible" under this section. Such order shall be in accordance with section 19.530.030 of this Code, as well as any rules adopted by the department. 113.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. 113.4 Violation penalties. Violations of this code shall be subject to the enforcement procedures in sections 19.530.020 and 19.530.030 of this Code, as well as any rules adopted by the department. Fines collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the "Plans Review, Permit Processing, and Inspection Revolving Fund." The continuance of any such violation after the period set forth for correction in the citation, shall be deemed a separate offense for each day of the continuance. ( Ord. No. 5507 , § 2, 2023) SECTION 114 STOP WORK ORDER