§ 59-42. Modifications.

The Council for Fire Prevention duly appointed by the governing board of the municipality shall have power to modify any of the provisions of this article upon application in writing or by the owner or lessee or his duly authorized agent when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this article, provided that the spirit of this article shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the Council for Fire Prevention duly appointed by the governing board of the municipality thereon shall be entered upon the records of the municipality, and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant.