How many written warnings can be issued before it is considered a notice of violation?

A notice of violation occurs after a specific number of written warnings have been issued, which is typically set at two. The rationale behind this approach is to provide individuals with an opportunity to correct their behavior or address their compliance issues following the first warning. The purpose is to promote compliance rather than immediately escalate to punitive measures. By issuing a second warning, it emphasizes the seriousness of the infraction while still allowing for a corrective action without it being classified as a formal violation.

This structure helps establish a clear protocol that balances enforcement with education, giving individuals a chance to mend their ways before a violation is officially recorded. In practice, this means that once a second written warning is issued, it indicates that the individual has not heeded the first warning, thus elevating the situation to a notice of violation.