A. Permits:
1. Each permit issued by the Fire Division, pursuant to the Minnesota State Fire Code shall be issued for a one (1) year period unless otherwise provided in this Section.
2. Tank installation permits shall be valid until revoked by the Fire Chief or their designee.
3. Permit fees shall be in such amount as provided by ordinance of the City Council from time to time. Pro rata adjustments, on a monthly basis, shall be made for permits in effect less than one (1) full year.
4. The Fire Chief shall establish procedures and forms to carry out the intent of this Section.
B. Optional Appendices Adopted:
1. Appendix D of the Minnesota State Fire Code, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
C. Appeals: Whenever the Fire Chief shall refuse to grant a permit, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Fire Chief pursuant to City Code Section 1-3-4.
D. New Materials, Processes or Occupancies: The Fire Chief, the Building Official and the City Administrator shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes, or occupancies which shall require permits. The Fire Chief shall then effect changes to the Fire Code.