R20-5-655. Variances under A.R.S. § 23-411

A. Any employer, or class of employers, desiring a variance from a standard or regulation or any portion thereof, authorized by A.R.S. § 23-411(B) may file a written application containing the information specified in A.R.S. § 23-411(C) with the Industrial Commission of Arizona, 800 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. B. In accordance with A.R.S. § 23-411(B)(3), an application may also be made for an interim order to be effective until a decision is rendered on the application for the variance filed previously or concurrently. An application for an interim order shall include a verified statement of facts and arguments supporting such application. The Commission may rule ex parte upon the application. C. If an application for a variance is denied, the applicant shall be given prompt notice of the denial, which shall include, or be accompanied by, a brief statement of the grounds therefore. D. If an interim order is granted, a copy of the order shall be served upon the applicant for the order and other parties and the terms of the order shall be published in statewide newspapers. It shall be a condition of the order that the affected employer shall give notice thereof to affected employees by Page 56 Supp. 26-2 June 30, 2026 Arizona Administrative Code 20 A.A.C. 5 TITLE 20. COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND INSURANCE CHAPTER 5. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA the same means to be used to inform them of an application for variance. E. Renewal of rules or orders. Any final rule or order issued under A.R.S. § 23-411 may be renewed or extended as permitted by the applicable Section and in the manner prescribed for its issuance.