The Chief Inspector of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, with the approval of Council, shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code, including the Fire Prevention Code adopted by Section 1533.01 upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this Code; provided, that the spirit of this Code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification and the decision of the Chief Inspector thereupon shall be submitted to Council for its approval, and when by approved Council shall be entered upon the records of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
(1977 Code Sec. 27.05)