Section 7 AAC 10.9505 - General variance(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 178Authority:AS 18.05.010
AS 18.05.040
AS 44.29.020
AS 47.14.120
AS 47.32.010
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