Mobile Food Vendors

Requirements for Food Trucks and Trailers:

1. All trucks and enclosed trailers that produce grease-laden vapors must have a Type 1 hood.

2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. All employees working in the vehicle shall be trained in the proper use of the fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall bear a current inspection tag validated within the past twelve (12) months OR a receipt of purchase within the last twelve (12) months shall be available for inspection.

 a. Vehicles using a liquid or gas fuel source shall have a minimum 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Vehicles using a solid fuel source shall have a minimum of a 6L Class “K” fire extinguisher for solid fuel.

 b. Vehicles that have a deep fat fryer shall have a 6L Class “K” rated fire extinguisher. c. In all vehicles, it is recommended that there be 3A40BC and a 6L Class “K” type located within or attached to the vehicle and near means of egress.

3. Only rubber hose stamped “Approved for LP Gas” used from tank to the attached black pipe that is secured to the vehicle shall be used to transport gas through the vehicle to appliances. Copper piping shall NOT be used. NFPA 58 – 5.9.6.4(a)

4. The main system shutoff valves located on or closest to the fuel tanks and sufficient to stop the supply of fuel from all fuel tanks must be clearly marked with the words “PROPANE SHUTOFF VALVE or NATURAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE” permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle in reflective decal material with letters 2” high at minimum.

5. A “No Smoking” sign next to or directly above the propane container and visible to the public. Such a sign shall be posted with a minimum of 2” lettering.

6. Shall be equipped with a working carbon monoxide detector that meets standards set forth in NFPA 1192-6.4.6. and equipped with an LPG (propane) leak indicator according to NFPA 1192-6.4.8. 7. Rear mounted DOT approved LP tanks must be mounted at a minimum height of 46” above the ground with DOT approved rear bumper.

All vehicles producing grease-laden vapors shall have a fire suppression system installed with the Type 1 hood. NFPA 96 4.1.9 9. As of January 1, 2018, all hood fire suppression systems shall be inspected by a servicing company every six (6) months and properly tagged to indicate such. NFPA 96.

If you are going to be within the McHenry Township Fire Protection District please fill out the form below for an inspection prior to your event.

https://mchenry.teammunicode.com/fire-prevention/webform/fire-prevention...