The director may approve a variance from a chapter requirement pursuant to RCW 49.17.080 or 49.17.090:

(1) After an application for a variance is received;

(2) After the department has conducted an investigation;

(3) When conditions exist that make the requirement impractical to use; and

(4) When equivalent means of protection are provided.

Note:

Variance application forms may be obtained from and should be submitted to: Department of Labor and Industries, WISHA Services Division, Post Office Box 44650, Olympia, WA 98504-4650.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 17-16-132, § 296-52-60120, filed 8/1/17, effective 9/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 02-03-125, § 296-52-60120, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.]

PDFWAC 296-52-60120

Variance from a chapter requirement.