The Chief of the Fire Department, with the approval of the City Council, shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Code 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 the code; provided, that the spirit of the code 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 Chief and Council thereon shall be entered upon the records of the Council, and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(Prior Code, § 9-5-6)