What does the department classify as "serious violations"?

The department classifies "serious violations" as situations that pose a significant risk to safety or public welfare. When unqualified personnel perform work, it indicates that individuals are not adequately trained or certified to carry out tasks that may involve complex systems, hazardous materials, or critical electrical work. This situation intensifies the risk of accidents, improper installations, and potentially dangerous conditions that can result in injury to workers or the public.

In contrast, minor discrepancies in paperwork do not pose an immediate threat to safety or the integrity of work performed, while delays in project completion, although frustrating, typically do not compromise safety. Similarly, while working without a permit can be serious, it more often relates to regulatory compliance rather than the inherent danger posed by the performance of unqualified individuals. Thus, the performance of work by unqualified personnel is clearly a serious concern due to its potential consequences.