(1) The director may impose civil penalties or fines to any licensed contractor, certificate holder, or individual that violates any provision of chapter 18.270 RCW, or this chapter. The director may impose the civil penalties or fines listed herein to any uncertified person who operates in the state of Washington as certificate holder. The director will record all violations.

(2) A violation is an action by a person who engages in the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of a fire protection sprinkler system or any part of such a system, and fails to comply with chapter 18.270 RCW, or this chapter.