Notwithstanding the provisions of 2018 NFPA1 Uniform Fire Code (UFC) hydrants shall be provided in sufficient number and be needed and the hydrant locations shall be determined by the authority having jurisdiction, but in no case shall said hydrants be located greater than 500 feet (152.5m) apart. Public hydrants are recognized as meeting all or part of the above requirements. (Ord. #1082, 2/7/08; Ord. #1174, 11/6/14; Ord. #1255, 6/23/20).
B. The Fire Marshal shall have power to modify provision of the Fire Prevention Code 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 the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. Such modification will be subject to minimum standards established by the State Fire Prevention Division. The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and the decisions of the Fire Marshal shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.