The Chief of the Fire Department shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of this code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or a duly authorized agent thereof, when there are substantial obstacles prohibiting strict compliance with the provisions of the code, provided that any variance granted shall require observations of the spirit and intent of the code and secure public safety. The Fire Chief or his designee shall deliver a written statement to the applicant setting out his decision to grant a modification or variance as well as the particular specifications of that modification or variance.
(Ord 92-1, passed 2-24-92)