Waivers and alternative procedures.

1. In an emergency that results from a sudden, unexpected event that is not a planned renovation or demolition, the director may waive the requirement for a permit. 2. If the business entity is not primarily engaged in the removal or encapsulation of asbestos, the director may waive the requirement for a permit if worker protection requirements are met. 3. The department shall not approve any waivers on work conducted at a school, public, or commercial building unless the request is accompanied by a recommendation from an asbestos project designer. 84 Acts, ch 1062, §5 ; 89 Acts, ch 38, §4 ; 94 Acts, ch 1057, §2 ; 96 Acts, ch 1074, §5 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §1779