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What is NYC FC § 104.8?

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This section allows the commissioner to waive or modify provisions of the code when unusual circumstances or conditions make enforcement impracticable. Modifications are granted to ensure public safety and can be applied for a specified period. Applies to various businesses, occupations, and premises under the code.

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104.8 Modifications.

FC § 104.8

When the circumstances, conditions, limitations or surroundings of any business, occupation, trade, industry or premises to which this code or the rules apply are unusual, or such as to render it impracticable to enforce all the provisions applicable thereto, the commissioner may waive or modify such provisions to such extent, for such period of time, as the commissioner may deem necessary consistent with public safety.

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