The chief of the fire department shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted by this chapter upon application in writing by the owner, lessee or 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 is observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. The particulars of the modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the chief of the fire department thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department, and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant. (Ord. 17-005 § 4, 2017)