Food Truck Inspection Checklist

Is cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors protected by a type I commercial kitchen exhaust hood? (IFC 319.1)

Does the ventilation system operate at the required rate of air movement? (IFC 607.3.1)

Are UL 1046 grease filters installed and clean? (IFC 607.3.1 & 607.3.3)

Has the exhaust hood been inspected and cleaned, and is the proper tag or label affixed to the hood? (IFC 607.3.3.3)

Is the exhaust hood equipped with a fire suppression system? (IFC 319.4.1 & 904.2.2)

Is the system free of damage and operable? (NFPA 17A)

Is a manual means of activation present? (IFC 904.3.2)

Is an automatic means of activation present? (IFC 904.3.2)

Is an automatic fuel shutoff installed and functional? (IFC 904.3.3)

Is an automatic electrical shutoff installed and functional? (IFC 904.3.3)

Are the system discharge nozzles directed at the proper cooking surface? (NFPA 17A)

Are protective caps in place on all discharge nozzles? (NFPA 17A)

Has the system been inspected and tested within the last 6 months? (IFC 904.5.1)

Is current inspection and testing documentation or tagging present? (IFC 904.5)

Is a Class K fire extinguisher present for suppression of cooking fires? (IFC 906.4)

Is there a minimum of one 2A10BC fire extinguisher for ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids? (IFC 319.4.2 & 906.3)

Are all fire extinguishers mounted in conspicuous, unobstructed locations? (IFC 906.5 & 906.6)

Has a monthly visual inspection been performed by the vehicle owner? (NFPA 10)

Has an annual inspection been performed by a qualified individual or contractor? (NFPA 10)

Are inspection tags on fire extinguishers current and properly attached? (NFPA 10)

Are gas cooking appliances secured in place to prevent movement? (IFC 319.5)

Are gas appliances connected to fuel-supply piping using an ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16 listed connector? (IFC 319.5)

Are movement restraining devices installed on gas appliances to prevent disconnection or stress on fuel lines? (IFC 319.5)

Are shutoff valves on all gas cylinders readily accessible? (NFPA 58: 6.26.4.1)

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)

Are regulators installed in accordance with NFPA 58 Section 6.26.4.2 (A) through (E)?

Is piping installed in accordance with NFPA 58 Section 6.26.5.1 (A) through (M)?

Are gas cylinders stamped with the required approval and testing information? (NFPA 58: 5.2.1.1)

Is the entire fuel system free of leaks? (NFPA 58: 6.16)

Are full-system leak testing documents available for piping and appliance connections? (NFPA 58: 6.26.5.1)

Are LP gas valves shut off when appliances are not in use? (NFPA 58: 6.26.8.3)

Is a permanent caution plate affixed to the appliance or vehicle displaying the required NFPA 58: 6.26.7.10 safety instructions?

Is a listed LP gas alarm present and installed? (IFC 319.8.5)

Has fuel gas piping been inspected and labeled by an approved agency within the last year?  (IFC 319.10.3)

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)

Is CNG used only for cooking and not for vehicle propulsion? (NFPA 52)

Is the maximum aggregate capacity of CNG cylinders 1,300 lbs or less? (IFC 319.9.1.1)

Is CNG stored in NGV-2-type cylinders? (IFC 319.1.3)

Are CNG cylinders securely mounted in a location protected from direct vehicle impact? (IFC 319.9.2)

Is CNG piping, including valves and fittings, protected from tampering, impact, and vibration damage? (IFC 319.9.3)

Is a listed methane gas alarm installed? (IFC 319.9.4)

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)

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)

Are CNG containers within their expiration date as listed on the container label? (IFC 319.10.3)

Is the area free from excessive trash and other combustible materials that may obstruct egress? (IFC 304.1.1)

Are combustible materials stored in an approved manner and kept away from ignition sources? (IFC 305.1)

Are appliances located so a fire at any appliance will not block occupants' egress from the vehicle? (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.7)

Are appliances constructed or protected to minimize damage or impairment due to cargo shifting or handling? (NFPA 58: 6.26.7.8)

Do generators not pose a hazard to the public? (IFC 313.1.1)

Is the generator adequately fueled to last for the duration of the event without needing to be refueled during operation? (IFC 313.1.1)

Is the parked vehicle positioned so that it does not obstruct the fire apparatus access road? (IFC 503.4)

Is unobstructed access to fire hydrants maintained? (IFC 507.5.4)

Do all power taps and multiplug adapters comply with NFPA 70 / NEC standards? (IFC 604.4 & NEC 400.10)

Are flexible extension cords listed/labeled, free of damage, and located away from public areas? (IFC 604.5)

Is a UL 80 or UL 142 listed tank used for cooking oil storage? (IFC 319.7.1)

Is the tank installed per the manufacturer’s instructions? (IFC 319.7.1)

Are piping, valves, fittings, hoses, and related components suitable for expected operating pressures, temperatures, and stresses? (IFC 319.7.3 & 319.7.4)

Is normal and emergency venting installed above the oil tank fill line? (IFC 319.7.5)

Does the total capacity of non-metallic cooking oil tanks not exceed 200 gallons? (IFC 319.7.2)

Is the non-metallic tank listed for the storage of cooking oil? (IFC 319.7.2)

Are piping, valves, fittings, hoses, and related components suitable for expected operating pressures, temperatures, and stresses? (IFC 319.7.3 & 319.7.4)

Is normal and emergency venting installed above the oil tank fill line? (IFC 319.7.5)

Does the aggregate total of individual oil containers not exceed 120 gallons? (IFC 319.6)

Are individual containers stored in a manner that prevents toppling or damage during transport? (IFC 319.6)

Is the vehicle free from indoor operation while LP gas is onboard? (NFPA 58: 9.7.3.6)

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)

Are LP gas cylinders adequately filled to sustain the event without needing refilling during operation?

Does the total LP gas capacity not exceed 200 lbs.? (IFC 319.8.1)

Are LP gas cylinders securely mounted to the vehicle? (IFC 319.8.2)

Is the fixed piping system equipped with two-stage regulation? (NFPA 58)

Are regulator vent outlets at least 2 inches above the compartment vent opening? (NFPA 58: 6.26.3.3)

Is LP piping, including valves and fittings, protected against tampering, impact, and vibration damage? (IFC 319.8.4)