REQUIREMENTS:

1.  The public way, including sidewalks and handicap ramps, shall not be obstructed or impeded at any time.

2.  Access to required fire/life safety equipment shall not be blocked or obstructed at any time. Fire department connections, fire access lanes, and fire hydrants shall not be blocked or obstructed.

3.  Fuel powered equipment, such as generators, shall have a 3A-40BC rated fire extinguished located near the equipment at all times during operation. An adult, trained in the use of the fire extinguisher, shall be present at all times.

4.  Generators and refueling operations shall be kept a minimum of 20’ from portable tent structures, where cooking or sales operations, or eating are being conducted.

5.  Any mobile food operator (truck or portable) with electrical appliances and/or heat producing appliances shall be equipped with a minimum 5 pound commercial grade ABC dry (3A-40BC) chemical fire extinguisher. If a deep fryer is present, a Class K fire extinguisher shall be equipped. Extinguishers must have current annual inspection tags as outlined by NFPA 10.

6.  Any mobile food operator with a hood and suppression system shall have  a current inspection tag within the last six months. The inspection tag is typically located on the manual pull station.

7.  Any food vendor using a charcoal or wood fueled cooking  shall have a minimum of one 5-gallon bucket of water on hand for extinguishment, or other available water source as approved by the Fire Official.

8.  Vehicle-mounted Propane and Natural Gas Cylinders: Only U.S. Department of Transportation approved models of propane and natural gas cylinders (49 CFR 178) may be used on mobile food vehicles. Cylinders must be properly labeled with prominent safety placards in accordance with U.S. DOT regulations (49 CFR 178). Cylinders must be equipped with a regulator as prescribed by NFPA 58—6.23.4 and 5.2.15. No quick-connect devices (as defined in NFPA 58—7.2.2.5) are allowed, except on chassis-mounted cylinders. Any such quick-connect devices on chassis-mounted cylinders shall be equipped with a manual shutoff.

9.Mounting and Placement of Propane and Natural Gas Cylinders:

Vehicle mounted: Cylinders must be secure (NFPA 58—5.2.4) and conform with NFPA standards relating to the safe mounting of cylinders as described in NFPA 58—6.23.3.3. Under these guidelines there are three permitted mounting options for propane and natural gas cylinders:

• Outside-mounted in a semi-enclosed cabinet, with vents at the top and bottom to facilitate the diffusion of vapors, vapor-tight to the interior of the vehicle, with a weather-protected regulator and a leak indicator as described in NFPA 1192—6.4.8.
• Outside-mounted, secured on top and bottom and stabilized (e.g. with a strap), vapor-tight to the interior of the vehicle, mounted no less than 28” above the top of the bumper with a weather-protected regulator.
• Chassis-mounted, according to NFPA 58—6.23.3.4

Non-vehicle mounted (mobile vendor): Propane cylinders totaling two or less shall be secured to an immovable object (chain or ratchet straps) to prevent them from being knocked over. Propane cylinders totaling three or more may be secured to each other, tripod style, (chain or ratchet straps) to prevent them from being knocked over.

10. No gas cylinders shall be installed on the roof of the vehicle under any circumstances. In addition, no flammable liquids should be stored inside the vehicle. Such liquids may only be stored in their own separate container in a manner consistent with propane and natural gas mounting specifications.