The commissioner may, based upon a written request from a registered design professional, waive, reduce, or modify the requirements for the site safety monitoring program for a job of a limited scope or duration, provided such waiver, reduction, or modification is not detrimental to the safety of the public and property, or that alternative means of protection for the public and property meeting or exceeding those afforded by this section are provided. A submission under this section may include, but not be limited to, a request to reduce or modify the type or frequency of inspections performed by the site safety manager or coordinator, or to allow a part time site safety manager or coordinator, or to waive the requirement for a site safety manager or coordinator.
A request submitted under Section 3310.11 shall include:
- Details of the modification or alternative methods to be utilized;
- Any stipulations;
- A description of the work to be undertaken, for example:
- Type of work;
- Anticipated sequence and schedule;
- The anticipated number of suspended scaffold drops;
- Material handling and hoisting activities to be undertaken and equipment to be utilized;
- The extent of demolition activities and equipment to be utilized;
- Impact on the standpipe or sprinklers;
- Use of welding, torches, or similar equipment;
- Proximity to adjoining buildings or areas accessible to the public.
- Demonstration that the request is not detrimental to the safety of the public and property, or that alternative means of protection for the public and property meet or exceed those afforded by this section are provided;
- A description of the practical difficulty of complying with the site safety monitoring program requirements set forth in Section 3310;
- Where the request is to reduce or modify the type or frequency of inspections performed by the site safety manager or coordinator, a proposed alternative list of site safety inspections;
- Where the request is to allow a part time site safety manager or coordinator, a proposed schedule for the site safety manager or coordinator, as well as a proposed list of duties and site safety inspections to be performed by the site safety manager or coordinator while he or she is present at the site; and
- Where the request involves a waiver of the site safety monitoring program or a request to allow a part time site safety manager or coordinator, a signed, dated, and notarized affidavit from a contractor or licensee stating he or she will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety provisions of this code at the site at all times the site safety manager or coordinator is not present, with emergency contact information for such contractor or licensee provided.