# WAC 296-155-010: WAC 296-155-010. Variance and procedure

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-155-010
- **Heading:** WAC 296-155-010. Variance and procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-155 / Section 296-155-010

## Text

Realizing that conditions may exist in operations under which certain state standards will not have practical application, the director of the department of labor and industries or authorized representative may, pursuant to this section, sections 8 or 9 of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (chapter 80, Laws of 1973, RCW 49.17.080 and 49.17.090 ) and appropriate administrative rules of this state and the department of labor and industries and upon receipt of application and after adequate investigation by the department, permit a variation from these requirements when other means of providing an equivalent measure of protection are afforded. Such variation granted must be limited to the particular case or cases covered in the application for variance and may be revoked for cause. The order granting a variance must be conspicuously posted on the premises and must remain posted during the time it is in effect. A copy of the variance must be available at the work site. All requests for variances from safety and health standards included in this chapter, must be made in writing to the director of the department of labor and industries at Olympia, Washington, or duly authorized representative, Department of Labor and Industries, P.O. Box 44600, Olympia, Washington 98504-4600.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-155-001 WAC 296-155-001. Foreword](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_001.md)
- [WAC 296-155-003 WAC 296-155-003. Subsections, subdivisions, items, subitems, and segments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_003.md)
- [WAC 296-155-005 WAC 296-155-005. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_005.md)
- [WAC 296-155-006 WAC 296-155-006. Equipment approval by nonstate agency or organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_006.md)
- [WAC 296-155-007 WAC 296-155-007. Incorporation of standards of national organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_007.md)
- [WAC 296-155-008 WAC 296-155-008. Incorporation of standards of federal agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_008.md)
- [WAC 296-155-009 WAC 296-155-009. Equipment whether or not owned by, or under control of the employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_009.md)
- [WAC 296-155-010 WAC 296-155-010. Variance and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_010.md)
- [WAC 296-155-012 WAC 296-155-012. Definitions applicable to all sections of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_012.md)
- [WAC 296-155-015 WAC 296-155-015. Education and first-aid standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_015.md)
- [WAC 296-155-020 WAC 296-155-020. Housekeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_020.md)
- [WAC 296-155-030 WAC 296-155-030. Acceptable certifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_030.md)
- [WAC 296-155-035 WAC 296-155-035. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_035.md)
- [WAC 296-155-040 WAC 296-155-040. Safe place standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_155_040.md)

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