Section 39.193. Modification or waiver of provisions

This section and § § 39.191, 39.192 and 39.194—39.202 (relating to protective arrangements) may be modified or waived by the proper administrative authority or its authorized agents and shall be so modified or waived in any of the following instances:

(1) If application of the provisions involve expense not justified by the protection secured, or for any other reason if application of provisions is shown to be impracticable.

(2) If equivalent or safer construction may be more readily provided by other means.

(3) In certain instances if temporary installations or installations are shortly to be discarded or reconstructed.

(4) In cases of emergency, or pending decision of the administrator, the person responsible for the installation may decide as to modifications or waiver of any rule, subject to review by proper authority.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.191 (relating to applicability); and 34 Pa. Code § 39.192 (relating to scope).