Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this part 5 is excused if:
(1) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office; and
(2) The filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.
Source: L. 2001: Entire article R&RE, p. 1393, � 1, effective July 1.