Section 1-5 of the current NFPA, Fire Prevention Code, is hereby deleted and in lieu thereof the following substituted:
(A) In the event any person is dissatisfied with a decision of the Fire Marshal involving the application of the above sections, the person may request a hearing within five working days of the receipt of notice of violation. The request shall be in writing and directed to the Chief of the Fire Department who shall hear the complaints of the parties concerned.
(B) Pending final decision of the appeal, the order of the Fire Marshal shall be stayed unless there is a distinct fire hazard to life or the property of others based upon available data.
(C) After a full and complete hearing, the Chief of the Fire Department shall render his opinion in writing, within five working days, either affirming, overruling or modifying the decision of the Fire Marshal and/or Inspector, as may be proper under the existing circumstances and the factual evidence presented.
(OC, § 3-2-27)