§ 76-8. Penalties for offenses.  


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  • A. 
    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair, move, equip, use or occupy any building or other structure regulated hereunder, or portion thereof, or to store, handle, or use hazardous substances, materials or devices in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this chapter or other applicable ordinance or any regulation or rule promulgated by the Department of Code Enforcement in accordance with the applicable laws, or fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive or order of the designated code enforcement official or his representative issued pursuant to the New York Executive Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or this chapter, or to construct, alter, use or occupy any building, structure, or premises regulated hereunder, or part thereof, or to store, handle or use hazardous substances, materials or devices in a manner not permitted by an approved building permit, fire prevention permit or certificate of occupancy or in strict accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
    B. 
    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to install, or cause to be installed, or to alter or repair electrical wiring on properties for light, cooling, heat or power in any manner not permitted by an approved electrical permit.
    C. 
    Any person having been served with an order pursuant to the provisions of 19 NYCRR, Chapter XXXIII, Subchapter A or B, or this chapter who shall fail to comply with it within 30 days after such service or within the time frame fixed by the Code Enforcement Department for compliance, and any owner, builder, engineer, architect, tenant, contractor, construction superintendent, or other agencies or any other person taking part or assisting in the construction, repair, alteration or use of any building, other structure or equipment regulated by 19 NYCRR, Chapter XXXIII, Subchapter A or B or this chapter, or any person storing, handling or using hazardous substances, materials or devices.