Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by sections 1309.501 to 1309.527 of the Revised Code is excused if:
(A) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office; and
(B) The filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.
Effective Date: 07-01-2001 .