Whenever any person, firm or corporation fails, neglects or refuses to comply with a stop order issued under the provisions of Section 3103.07, or fails, neglects or refuses to comply with a notice to repair, rehabilitate or demolish a building or other structure declared unsafe under the provisions of Section 3103.09, and whenever any building or other structure is used or occupied so as to be in violation of, or not in conformity with, any provision of OBBC or this Building Code, the Commissioner or any other administrative officer having jurisdiction may, in his or her discretion, through the Director of Law, institute an appropriate action at law or in equity to restrain the execution of work in violation of this Building Code, to compel the removal of work executed in violation of this Building Code, and to prevent the occupation or use of such building or other structure.