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charge, copies of such fire reports to officials of the city or to other governmental agencies who require the same. Sec. 13-88. Modifications. The chief of the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the fire prevention code adopted in this article upon application in writing 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 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 Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services thereon shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant. Sec. 13-89. Additional standards. The fire prevention code is adopted in section 13-81 and these additional standards are adopted as follows: (a) Inspection by others. The fire marshal may designate such other persons as he deems necessary to make fire safety mspections. Such persons shall use this chapter as the basis for such inspections. (b) Impersonations. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to use a badge, uniform or any other credential so as to gain access to any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises or to otherwise falsely identify himself as the fire marshal or his authorized representative. (c) Right of entry. (1) Whenever necessary for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter or whenever the fire marshal has reasonable cause to believe that there exists m any structure or upon any premises any condition which makes such structure or premises unsafe, the fire marshal may enter such structure or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the fire marshal by this chapter; provided, that if such structure or premises is occupied, the fire marshal shall first present proper credentials and request entry. (2) Any person, including the owner, lessee, manager, operator or occupant of any structure or premises, who shall interfere in any way with or deny entry to the fire marshal or his designated representative while in lawful performance of his duty shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (3) When such entry is refused, the fire marshal shall have recourse to any other remedy provided by law or equity to secure entry. (d) Investigation of fires.