Every person who: (1) performs any work regulated by this chapter without first obtaining a permit therefor from the commissioner or (2) otherwise fails or refuses to comply with any applicable provisions of this chapter or with any condition of the permit; or (3) performs work contrary to any of the general or special requirements or specifications of the permit, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is guilty of a separate offense for every day during any part of which such violation occurs. Violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 443 § 2. 2002 Code § 13-1.6).