A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; and upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine of not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate, additional violation.

An owner, general agent, lessee or tenant of the building, other structure or tract of land, or any part thereof, or an architect, builder, contractor or anyone who commits or assists in any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this section. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate, additional violation and shall be punishable hereunder.