Whenever any building or structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this chapter and the technical codes is used contrary to the provisions of the technical codes, the building official may order such use discontinued by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such persons shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of such codes. Any person who shall knowingly proceed to occupy or use any building, structure, or building service equipment in violation of any written notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 3618 § 2 (part), 2008)