Any person who shall, by himself or another, directly or indirectly make any connection with, or an opening into any catch basin, brick or pipe sewer, now or hereafter to be laid, without having first obtained a written permit in each case from the proper officer, shall be subject to a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00), and not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense; which fine may be recovered against the owner of the property for which such connection or opening is made, or against a person or persons making or causing same to be made, or his or their employers.