Requests for appeal must be made in writing to the Fire Chief within fifteen days of receiving the Notice of Responsibility. The written appeal must provide the reason for the appeal and describe the specific relief that the petitioner is seeking. The Fire Chief shall review the request and prepare and forward written findings and recommendations to the City Manager within fifteen days. The City Manager or his designee shall act as the hearing officer. Upon receipt of the Fire Chief's findings and recommendations, the City Manager shall, within fifteen days, notify the petitioner, in writing, of the date, time and location of the appeal hearing. Such hearing shall be held within thirty days of such notification. The decision of the hearing officer shall be given in writing to the applicant within fifteen days of the hearing and shall be final. Nothing in this code provision shall allow for an appeal process to change or modify Federal, State or regional statutes or requirements. (Ord. 2792 § 2 (part), 1991).