The owner, tenant, or occupant of any land or structure, or part thereof, and any architect, engineer, builder, contractor, agent or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this chapter may be held responsible for the violation and be subject to the penalties and remedies provided herein.
(`94 Code, App. C, Art. III, § 11) Penalty, see § 155.999