Under certain conditions we may waive some of the rules contained in this chapter.

(1) To request a waiver you must submit a written request that:

(a) Clearly describes the minimum standards(s) for which the waiver is requested;

(b) Describes the reason(s) why your program is unable to meet the requirements of this chapter without the waiver;

(c) Identifies whether there are other resources or services that can adequately compensate for the minimum standard(s) for which the waiver is requested;

(d) Demonstrates that granting of the waiver will not jeopardize the safety or health of clients; and

(e) Shows that the absence of granting the waiver will have a detrimental effect on the provision of services.

(2) If the written waiver request proposes any substitutions of procedures, materials, service, or equipment from those specified in this chapter, the substitutions must be at least equivalent to those required.