Section 9--524. Delay by Filing Office.
    Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this part
  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.