It is an offense against this code for any person to violate
any provision of this code; to construct, alter, repair, move, remove,
demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or
premises or portion thereof in violation of any provision of this
code; to fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive or
order of the Building Inspector or the Board of Housing Standards
Appeals; to interfere with, obstruct or otherwise hinder the Building
Inspector in the performance of any act authorized by this code, any
order of the Supreme Court or the Board of Housing Standards Appeals
or any law, ordinance, rule or regulation; or to construct, alter
or use and occupy any building, structure, premises or part thereof
in a manner not permitted by an approved building permit, certificate
of occupancy or certificate of registration.
In addition to the enforcement provided for above in this chapter,
whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may file a
complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints shall be in writing
and shall be filed with the Building Inspector, who shall properly
record such complaint, shall investigate and may take appropriate
action pursuant to the provisions of this code.