The Chief/Designee of the Fire Department shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Fire Code adopted by this subchapter on 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 intent of the Code, provided the spirit of the Code is observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. The particulars of the modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the Fire Chief/Designee thereon shall be entered on the records of the Fire Department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
(1989 Code, § 95.35)