Written approval of the executive director is required for exception from any or all of the requirements of §299.4 of this title (relating to Registered Engineer), §299.22 of this title (relating to Approval of Plans and Specifications), §299.23 of this title (relating to Content of Construction Plans and Specifications), §299.24 of this title (relating to Maintenance of Records), §299.25 of this title (relating to Construction Progress Report), §299.26 of this title (relating to Construction Inspection), § 299.27 of this title (relating to Plan and/or Specification Changes and Amendments), §299.28 of this title (relating to Noncompliance with Approved Plans and Specifications), §299.29 of this title (relating to Deliberate Impoundment), and §299.31 of this title (relating to Record Drawings and Permanent Reference Mark). The executive director may grant exception if he determines that the physical conditions involved, when evaluated using standard engineering procedures and techniques, render the requirements unnecessary. Written approval will specify the extent of the exception granted and the executive director's reasons for granting it. This rule does not limit the executive director's authority under §299.27 of this title (relating to Plan and/or Specification Changes and Amendments) to require amendments, modifications, or changes to ensure the safety of a structure.

Source Note:The provisions of this §299.5 adopted to be effective May 13, 1986, 11 TexReg 1978.