For purposes of this article, the following
terms shall have the following meanings:
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
An operable portable device, carried and operated by hand,
containing an extinguishing agent that can be expelled under pressure
for the purpose of suppressing or extinguishing fire.
SEASONAL RENTAL UNITS
A dwelling unit rented for a term of not more than 125 consecutive
days for residential purposes by a person having a permanent residence
elsewhere, but shall not include use or rental of living quarters
by migrant, temporary or seasonal workers in connection with any work
or place where work is being performed
Before any one- or two-family dwelling is sold,
leased, rented or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy
for residential purposes, and before a certificate of occupancy, or
other documentary certification is provided, the owner shall have
the dwelling inspected for compliance with this article.
Any person, firm, corporation or other entity
convicted of a violation of this article or any section of this article
shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days; or by a fine
not exceeding $500 for the first offense and not more than $2,000
for each subsequent offense; or by a period of community service not
exceeding 90 days. Each day a violation of the provision or provisions
of this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.