(A) The Building Official may grant a variance to the Building Codes as permitted therein or, if the Building Codes do not specifically provide for a variance procedure, the Building Official may nonetheless grant a variance from the use of materials or methods set forth in the Building Code when unnecessary hardship or a result inconsistent with the general intent of the Building Code to provide for the safety of occupants will occur as a result of its strict or literal interpretation.
(B) The Building Official shall grant a variance from the State Plumbing Code only upon the following findings:
(1) There is a special circumstance affecting the plumbing installation that does not apply to most of the similar installations;
(2) The special circumstances was not created or caused by the applicant; and
(3) Granting the variance shall not be materially detrimental to others living or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property to the neighborhood, or to the general welfare.
(Prior Code, § 8-14-9) (Ord. 03-13, passed 11-10-2003)