Mobile Food Units (Food Trucks)

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You must obtain an approved inspection before operating a food truck (mobile food unit) in the City of Stillwater.

Schedule an Inspection
Contact Fire Marshal Tom Ballis at (651) 351-4951 to schedule an inspection or for questions.

Inspection Checklist:

Exhaust Hood

Fire Protection for Cooking Equipment

Exhaust hood is equipped with a fire suppression system (MSFC 319.4.1 & 904.2.2)
Manual means of activation present (MSFC 904.3.2)
Automatic means of activation present (MSFC 904.3.2)
Automatic fuel shutoff present (MSFC 904.3.3)
Automatic electrical shutoff present (MSFC 904.3.3)
System discharge nozzles are directed at the proper cooking surface (NFPA 17A)
Protective caps in place on discharge nozzles (NFPA 17A)
System has been inspected and tested within 6 months (MSFC 904.5.1)

Fire Extinguishers

LP Fuel for Cooking

Appliance Connection to Fuel Supply

General Safety

Area is free from excessive trash and other combustible materials-egress (MSFC 304.1.1)
Combustible materials are maintained in an approved manner and located away from ignition sources (MSFC 305.1)
Appliances shall be located so that a fire at any appliance will not block egress of persons from the vehicle. (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.7)
Parked vehicle does not obstruct the fire apparatus access road in any manner (MSFC 503.4)
Unobstructed access to fire hydrants is provided (MSFC 507.5.4)
Power taps and multiplug adapters comply with NFPA 70 / NEC (MSFC 604.4 & NEC 400.10)
Flexible extension cords are listed/labeled, free from damage, and located away from public areas (MSFC 604.5)

Interior

Exterior

Stillwater, MN