The Fire Chief shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the Ohio Fire Code upon 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 strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of the Code shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be officially recorded as part of the records of the Department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
(Ord. 2004-28. Passed 7-6-04.)