Section 216-RICR-40-10-15.8 - Variance ProceduresA. The registration agency may grant a variance either upon its own motion or upon request of the applicant from the provisions of any rule or regulation in a specific case if it finds that a literal enforcement of such provision will result in unnecessary hardship to the applicant and that such a variance will not be contrary to the public interest, public health and/or health and safety of clients.B. A request for a variance shall be filed by an applicant in writing, setting forth in detail the basis upon which the request is made.C. Upon the filing of each request for variance with the registration agency, and within thirty (30) days thereafter, the registration agency shall notify the applicant by certified mail of its approval or in the case of a denial, a hearing date, time and place may be scheduled if the facility appeals the denial and in accordance with the provisions of § 15.7 of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-10-15.8