Exemptions

(1) The Registrar may grant an exemption to the owner or proprietor of any hotel or tourist accommodation in respect of any minimum standard in the Schedule hereto where the Registrar is satisfied thatSchedule. (a) the hotel or tourist accommodation has been in existence prior to the commencement of these Regulations; 8 (b) the hotel or tourist accommodation is located at a historic or archaeological site or building and immediate alterations to such building is not possible; (c) the hotel or tourist accommodation is located in an area where it is not possible to meet the applicable minimum standards. (2) Any exemption granted under subregulation (1) above shall be in writing and may be subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Registrar.