Upon application received in writing by the owners or lessees of a property, or their duly authorized agents, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of such Code shall by observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done, a Fire Prevention Officer may, with approval of the Chief of Fire, grant a variance from a Code provision. The variance shall be in writing and the reasons for the variance shall be stated. (Ord. 92-2024. Passed 6-25-24.)