The Fire Marshal shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Ohio Fire Code and the National Fire Codes upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his or her duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of such codes; provided that, the spirit of the codes shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the Fire Marshal thereon, shall be entered upon the records of the Fire Division, and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(Prior Code, § 1604.12) (Ord. 106-1999, passed 5-10-1999)