§ 18-44. Adoption of codes.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Corporation Counsel as used in said Code, means City Attorney.

Municipality as used in the Fire Prevention Code means the City.

(b)

Uniform Fire Code adopted. The 2006 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's Uniform Fire Code is hereby adopted, except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.

(c)

Enforcement. The Fire Prevention Code shall be enforced by the Chief of the Fire Department and such personnel as he may designate for such purpose.

(d)

Modifications. The Chief of the Fire Department may grant a variance to the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided 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 Fire Department thereon shall be entered upon the records of the Department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant. A copy of each order or modification by the Fire Chief shall be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer.

(e)

Appeals. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days from the date of the decision of the appeal.

(Code 1991, § 5-3-1)