It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or premises, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the adopted building codes, or any orders issued by the building official pursuant thereto. (1989 Code § 9-702; amd. Ord. 2020-13, 6-16-2020)