Whenever the fire committee shall disapprove an application, refuse to grant a permit for which application has been received, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the international fire code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the international fire code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the fire committee to the city council within thirty (30) days from the date of such decision. (1977 Code § 10-158; amd. 2014 Code)