1. (a) The chief engineer may waive any of the regulations adopted under articles 40, 41, 42 and 43 if it is shown to the satisfaction of the chief engineer that the waiver of the regulation will not pose a hazard to the public safety and that the waiver is in the public interest.
2. (b) The chief engineer may also invoke any jurisdiction granted by statute and impose stricter requirements than required by rules and regulations where such jurisdiction or additional requirements are necessary to protect the public interest, protect the public safety or prevent damage to property.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 82a-303a; implementing K.S.A. 82a-303; effective May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1987.)