(1) The manufacturer or agent, or the design engineer may request a waiver in writing, stating the reason for the waiver.

(2) The department may grant a waiver request if it is consistent with the applicable standards and intent of these rules.

(3) If the department approves a waiver request, the department shall notify the requestor of the decision in writing.

(4) If the department denies a waiver request, the department shall notify the requestor of the decision in writing stating the reasons for the denial.