A complaint case shall be opened no later than the 30th day after formal notice to the fire department, training provider or individual, concerning unresolved major violations found during an inspection. A hearing will be scheduled with the fire department, training provider or individual to determine administrative actions or penalties. The commission shall consider the following factors when determining administrative penalties:
(1) compliance history;
(2) seriousness of the violation;
(3) the safety threat to the public or fire personnel;
(4) any mitigating factors; and
(5) any other factors the commission considers appropriate.
Source Note: The provisions of this §445.13 adopted to be effective February 24, 2021, 46 TexReg 1251