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Exemptions

If the nature of your project requires you to break a standard, you MUST NOT do so without requesting an exception, as your decision might result in material which:

• is inconsistent / bad quality / does not work
• makes it harder for you/others to maintain in the future

If you wish to request an exemption from a standard for your project you MUST follow this process:

• download and complete this Exemption Application Form ...
• ... and email to the Editor, Standards & Guidelines.
• Your request must include all pertinent information relating to your case (including launch deadlines) to allow it to be properly considered in a timely fashion.
• NB. these requests are welcomed – this is the way standards evolve (think of a precedent being available before offending and without the court visit).

Special exemptions

Special exemptions are granted for trials or pilots which satisfy the relevant criteria. This provides for temporary exemption from one or more standards, until the trial/pilot becomes a service.

To apply for a Special Exemption:

• Download and complete the Special Exemption application Form; and
• Submit this by email to the Editor, Standards & Guidelines.
• Applications are adjudicated in collaboration with Controller: Technology.

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