South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Article 5 - SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELEVATOR FACILITIES
Section 71-5800 - Procedure for Application for Variance

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 71-5800

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

1. Any owner of any facility may apply to the Commissioner of Labor for a variance, either temporary or permanent, from any rule or regulation under this article.

2. Such variance shall be granted at the discretion of the Commissioner if the owner establishes by sufficient evidence that:

A. He is unable to comply with a rule or regulation because of unavailability of professional or technical personnel or data or of materials, design or equipment needed to come into compliance with the rule or regulation; and

B. He is taking alternative steps to safeguard against the hazard covered by the rule or regulation.

3. A variance application shall include:

A. The name and address of the petitioner;

B. Identifying information concerning the facility for which the variance is sought;

C. A specification of the standard or portion thereof from which the petitioner seeks a variance;

D. A representation by the petitioner, supported by statements from qualified persons having first-hand knowledge of the facts represented, that he is unable to comply with the standards or portion thereof and detailed statement of the reasons thereof;

E. A statement of the steps the petitioner has taken or will take, with specific dates where appropriate, to protect against the hazard addressed by the standard; and,

F. Where a temporary variance is sought, a statement of the time required to achieve compliance with the standard, not to exceed two (2) years.

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