A-604.1 Penalty not withstanding: The imposition of any penalty imposed by this chapter shall not relieve the violator from compliance with the notice of violation; nor shall it prevent the department from instituting any appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy or use of a building, structure or premises or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or occupancy of a building or structure or operation of mechanical equipment or systems on or about any premises.