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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSLOFD Mobile Food Vendor Inspection ChecklistSan Luis Obispo City Fire Department Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection All items must be completed prior to permit issuance. Please initial and sign below when completed: Name of Participant (print):_________________________________ Date:____________________ Name of Business:_________________________________________ Phone:___________________ ______________________________________ Rodger Maggio, Fire Marshal (805) 781-7386 1. Emergency Access:  A Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Permit application has been obtained and submitted for review to the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department (SLOFD) prior to requesting an inspection. Permit applications may be obtained at the SLOFD website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/fire-department/fire-prevention. (CFC§ 105.1.1) (CFC§ 105.6.30). 2. Emergency Access:  A minimum 20 ft. fire lane must be maintained at all times (CFC §503.2). Check with the special event sponsor to ensure that your booth does not extend into the fire lane. Booths extending into the fire lane will be removed immediately.  Mobile Food Vendor Vehicles shall maintain a minimum 3ft clearance around all fire hydrants (CFC §507.5.4). Vehicles left unattended and found obstructing access to fire hydrants will be subject to citation, and or towing (CVC §22514). 3. General Cooking Requirements:  All cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors has been properly installed under a commercially listed exhaust hood. (CFC §319.3) (CFC §607.2).  Commercial exhaust hood and grease filters are being maintained in an operable condition, free of grease accumulation. (CFC §607.3.3.2).  An approved automatic fire extinguishing system has been provided under the commercial exhaust hood and designed to properly protect commercial cooking appliances (CFC §319.4.1) (CFC §904.13.1).  The automatic fire extinguishing system has been properly serviced within the past six months. A copy of the inspection record has been provided to the local authority having jurisdiction for review prior to inspection (CFC §904.12.5.2).  LPG (gas powered) cooking appliances have been secured in place, and the fuel supply piping has been connected to corresponding appliances in accordance with the manufactures’ instructions (CFC §319.5).  Hot ashes, smoldering coals, oily materials, or other sources of ignition shall not be deposited into combustible waste containers (City trash containers) at the end of an event. Materials may be discarded in an approved metal container post event (CFC §305.2).  All open-flame devices shall have adequate clearance from combustible materials, such as decorations to prevent the spread of fire (CFC §305.1).  Cooking and heating equipment shall be guarded to prevent accidental contact by persons or materials. Cooking areas shall not be accessible by the public (CFC §603.4.2.2.4). 4. Portable Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) & Propane Cylinders:  Portable cylinders must be U.L. listed with a total storage capacity does not exceed 200 lbs. All cylinders have been securely mounted on vehicle and properly restrained to prevent movement (CFC §319.8) (CFC §6103.2.1.7).  No “homemade” manifolds or similar type heating devices are allowed. All connections and fittings should be tested utilizing a soap/water solution by the business owner prior to conducting cooking operations. 5. General Electrical Safety:  Extension cords shall be properly grounded and listed for outdoor use (CFC §605.5).  Extension cords and other sources of temporary wiring shall be maintained in good working condition, without splices, deterioration or damage (CFC §605.3).  Extension cords shall only be used with portable appliances (CFC §605.5). Check with the special event sponsor to ensure that your electrical wiring has been inspected prior to event.  Electrical motors shall be maintained in a condition free from accumulation of excessive oil, dirt, waste, or debris (CFC §605.8).  Portable power strips shall be plugged directly into an approved power supply. Power strips shall be of the polarized, grounded type and equipped with proper overcurrent protection (CFC §605.4). San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection All items must be completed prior to permit issuance. Please initial and sign below when completed: