The Common Council hereby recognizes the obligation to enforce
the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building and Property Maintenance
Codes for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and
welfare of the people of the City of Middletown.
Any person who violates or assists in the violation of the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building and Property Maintenance Codes or any person who fails to comply with a notice of violation issued pursuant to §
296-2A shall, upon conviction, be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The term "person," as used in this section, shall include the owner, occupant, mortgagee, vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent, or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a premises or part thereof.