Alaska Admin. Code tit. 7, § 10.9505
General variance
Effective Jun 23, 2006Alaska Register 178(Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178) | Authority: AS 18.05.010, AS 44.30.020, AS 47.32.030, AS 18.05.040, AS 47.14.120, AS 47.32.130, AS 44.29.020, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.140
(a) Subject to 7 AAC 10.9500(b)(2) and (3), and (b) of this section, the department may grant a general variance if
- (1) the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.9500 - 7 AAC 10.9515 are met;
- (2) an alternative means, acceptable to the department, satisfies the purpose of the requirement for which the variance is sought; and
- (3) the health, safety, and welfare of recipients of services are protected.
(b) The department may grant an assisted living home a general variance from a requirement of AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, or this chapter to allow the home to
- (1) meet the goals of AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, and this chapter in a way that differs from the methods set out in AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, or this chapter;
- (2) promote aging in place to minimize the need for a resident to move from the home; or
- (3) integrate mentally, developmentally, and physically disabled residents into the community to reach their highest level of functioning.
(Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178)
Authority: AS 18.05.010, AS 44.30.020, AS 47.32.030, AS 18.05.040, AS 47.14.120, AS 47.32.130, AS 44.29.020, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.140