The Public Safety Director shall have power to grant variances to any of the provisions of the Code adopted by this subchapter 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 the variance when granted or allowed and decision of the Fire Inspector thereon shall be entered upon the records and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(1995 Code, § 2-2023)