Because of the detail in certificates and licences, it will often be necessary to amend them. An application form for this purpose will be provided whenever a certificate or licence is granted. Significant amendments, like the initial application, should be discussed in the first instance with the Inspector. 7 Infringements, Offences and Penalties 7.1. The standard conditions on project and personal licences specify those actions which would be an offence under the Act and licence holders should familiarise themselves with these conditions.
Infringements vary from the technical to the very serious.
In many cases, they can lead to a variation in the conditions of certificates or licences since, in addition to criminal proceedings, section 11 of the Act gives powers to vary or revoke licences where there has been a breach of a condition, or on other grounds. Variations in the conditions of a certificate or a licence will be specifically aimed at preventing a repetition of the infringement. This means that, regardless of whether an offence has been committed, infringement of the conditions of a licence is a serious matter. Subsequent infringements may well result in the licence being revoked and the work having to be discontinued. Following notification of a possible infringement, certificate holders and licensees will be informed whether the case is being- referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions to be taken forward as criminal proceedings.