The transfer of title by the owner of the premises upon which
an unsafe building or structure or excavation is located shall be
no defense to any proceeding already commenced under this chapter.
Any owner, upon whom a notice, as provided in this article,
has been personally served, who fails, neglects or refuses to place
such unsafe building or structure or hazardous excavation in a safe
condition as designated in such notice or who shall violate any of
the provisions of this chapter or orders given pursuant thereto or
who shall resist or obstruct the Chief Building Inspector in carrying
out the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation
and shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more
than $250. Each week in which such violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense.