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Food Truck Inspection Checklist
Section 1: Exhaust Hood
1. 1. Is cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors protected by a type I commercial kitchen exhaust hood? (IFC 319.1)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Does the ventilation system operate at the required rate of air movement? (IFC 607.3.1)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are UL 1046 grease filters installed and clean? (IFC 607.3.1 & 607.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Has the exhaust hood been inspected and cleaned, and is the proper tag or label affixed to the hood? (IFC 607.3.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 2: Fire Protection For Cooking Equipment
1. 1. Is the exhaust hood equipped with a fire suppression system? (IFC 319.4.1 & 904.2.2)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the system free of damage and operable? (NFPA 17A)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is a manual means of activation present? (IFC 904.3.2)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is an automatic means of activation present? (IFC 904.3.2)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is an automatic fuel shutoff installed and functional? (IFC 904.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is an automatic electrical shutoff installed and functional? (IFC 904.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Are the system discharge nozzles directed at the proper cooking surface? (NFPA 17A)
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Are protective caps in place on all discharge nozzles? (NFPA 17A)
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Has the system been inspected and tested within the last 6 months? (IFC 904.5.1)
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Is current inspection and testing documentation or tagging present? (IFC 904.5)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 3: Fire Extinguishers
1. 1. Is a Class K fire extinguisher present for suppression of cooking fires? (IFC 906.4)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is there a minimum of one 2A10BC fire extinguisher for ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids? (IFC 319.4.2 & 906.3)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are all fire extinguishers mounted in conspicuous, unobstructed locations? (IFC 906.5 & 906.6)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Has a monthly visual inspection been performed by the vehicle owner? (NFPA 10)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Has an annual inspection been performed by a qualified individual or contractor? (NFPA 10)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are inspection tags on fire extinguishers current and properly attached? (NFPA 10)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 4: Appliance Connection To Fuel Supply
1. 1. Are gas cooking appliances secured in place to prevent movement? (IFC 319.5)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are gas appliances connected to fuel-supply piping using an ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16 listed connector? (IFC 319.5)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are movement restraining devices installed on gas appliances to prevent disconnection or stress on fuel lines? (IFC 319.5)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are shutoff valves on all gas cylinders readily accessible? (NFPA 58: 6.26.4.1)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are gas-fired heating appliances and water heaters equipped with automatic shutoff devices that stop gas flow to the main burner and pilot if the pilot flame is extinguished? (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.11)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Are regulators installed in accordance with NFPA 58 Section 6.26.4.2 (A) through (E)?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Is piping installed in accordance with NFPA 58 Section 6.26.5.1 (A) through (M)?
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Are gas cylinders stamped with the required approval and testing information? (NFPA 58: 5.2.1.1)
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Is the entire fuel system free of leaks? (NFPA 58: 6.16)
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are full-system leak testing documents available for piping and appliance connections? (NFPA 58: 6.26.5.1)
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Are LP gas valves shut off when appliances are not in use? (NFPA 58: 6.26.8.3)
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Is a permanent caution plate affixed to the appliance or vehicle displaying the required NFPA 58: 6.26.7.10 safety instructions?
Yes
No
N/A
13. 13. Is a listed LP gas alarm present and installed? (IFC 319.8.5)
Yes
No
N/A
14. 14. Has fuel gas piping been inspected and labeled by an approved agency within the last year? (IFC 319.10.3)
Yes
No
N/A
15. 15. Have LP gas containers been inspected and labeled by an approved agency within the last year if required by the AHJ? (IFC 319.10.3)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 5: CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) System Safety
1. 1. Is CNG used only for cooking and not for vehicle propulsion? (NFPA 52)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the maximum aggregate capacity of CNG cylinders 1,300 lbs or less? (IFC 319.9.1.1)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is CNG stored in NGV-2-type cylinders? (IFC 319.1.3)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are CNG cylinders securely mounted in a location protected from direct vehicle impact? (IFC 319.9.2)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is CNG piping, including valves and fittings, protected from tampering, impact, and vibration damage? (IFC 319.9.3)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is a listed methane gas alarm installed? (IFC 319.9.4)
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Has CNG fuel gas piping been inspected and labeled by an approved agency within the last year if required by the AHJ? (IFC 319.10.3)
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Have CNG containers been inspected and labeled by a qualified service facility within the last 3 years if required by the AHJ? (IFC 319.10.3)
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Are CNG containers within their expiration date as listed on the container label? (IFC 319.10.3)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 6: General Safety
1. 1. Is the area free from excessive trash and other combustible materials that may obstruct egress? (IFC 304.1.1)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are combustible materials stored in an approved manner and kept away from ignition sources? (IFC 305.1)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are appliances located so a fire at any appliance will not block occupants' egress from the vehicle? (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.7)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are appliances constructed or protected to minimize damage or impairment due to cargo shifting or handling? (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.8)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Do generators not pose a hazard to the public? (IFC 313.1.1)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is the generator adequately fueled to last for the duration of the event without needing to be refueled during operation? (IFC 313.1.1)
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Is the parked vehicle positioned so that it does not obstruct the fire apparatus access road? (IFC 503.4)
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Is unobstructed access to fire hydrants maintained? (IFC 507.5.4)
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Do all power taps and multiplug adapters comply with NFPA 70 / NEC standards? (IFC 604.4 & NEC 400.10)
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are flexible extension cords listed/labeled, free of damage, and located away from public areas? (IFC 604.5)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 7: Cooking Oil Storage – Metallic Tanks
1. 1. Is a UL 80 or UL 142 listed tank used for cooking oil storage? (IFC 319.7.1)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the tank installed per the manufacturer’s instructions? (IFC 319.7.1)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are piping, valves, fittings, hoses, and related components suitable for expected operating pressures, temperatures, and stresses? (IFC 319.7.3 & 319.7.4)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is normal and emergency venting installed above the oil tank fill line? (IFC 319.7.5)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 8: Cooking Oil Storage – Non-Metallic Tanks
1. 1. Does the total capacity of non-metallic cooking oil tanks not exceed 200 gallons? (IFC 319.7.2)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Is the non-metallic tank listed for the storage of cooking oil? (IFC 319.7.2)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are piping, valves, fittings, hoses, and related components suitable for expected operating pressures, temperatures, and stresses? (IFC 319.7.3 & 319.7.4)
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Is normal and emergency venting installed above the oil tank fill line? (IFC 319.7.5)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 9: Cooking Oil Storage – Individual Containers
1. 1. Does the aggregate total of individual oil containers not exceed 120 gallons? (IFC 319.6)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are individual containers stored in a manner that prevents toppling or damage during transport? (IFC 319.6)
Yes
No
N/A
Section 10: LP Fuel For Cooking
1. 1. Is the vehicle free from indoor operation while LP gas is onboard? (NFPA 58: 9.7.3.6)
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are LP gas containers installed outside the vehicle or in an exterior-vented cabinet that is vapor-tight to the interior? (NFPA 58: 6.26.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Are LP gas cylinders adequately filled to sustain the event without needing refilling during operation?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Does the total LP gas capacity not exceed 200 lbs.? (IFC 319.8.1)
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Are LP gas cylinders securely mounted to the vehicle? (IFC 319.8.2)
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is the fixed piping system equipped with two-stage regulation? (NFPA 58)
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. Are regulator vent outlets at least 2 inches above the compartment vent opening? (NFPA 58: 6.26.3.3)
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Is LP piping, including valves and fittings, protected against tampering, impact, and vibration damage? (IFC 319.8.4)
Yes
No
N/A