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An audible gas alarm must be installed 2-3 inches above the vehicle’s floor. Propane tanks are not allowed inside the food truck at any time. Propane tanks must be secured to prevent tipping, vandalism, and unauthorized persons from operating the valves. The maximum amount of propane allowed per site with multiple food trucks cannot exceed a total of 2,000 gallons. Extinguishers must be serviced annually with a tag showing the date of service. Extinguishers must be mounted in plain view on a wall or cabinet no higher than 5 feet tall at the top of the extinguisher. An “ABC-class” extinguisher is required for all Type I hood systems. A “K‐class” extinguisher is required for all Type II hood systems. If installed, fixed fire suppression systems must be serviced every 6 months by a qualified technician and display a tag with the service date. The technician’s service report must be maintained on-site. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease-laden vapors. If grease-laden vapors are not produced, a Type II hood shall be installed. The exhaust system, including the hood, grease-removal devices, fans, and ducts, shall be regularly cleaned and maintained. Cooking oil storage containers shall not exceed 120 gallons and must have both normal and emergency venting access. The public should not be allowed inside the food truck. Workers must not be trapped between appliances and the exit(s). If cooking equipment is between the work or service area and the exit, a second exit is recommended. A service window may only be a second exit if: The opening is at least 24 inches high and 20 inches wide; and The window sill is not higher than 44 inches from the floor of the cart; and All employees are capable of exiting through the window. Food trucks with a side entrance should be at least three feet from the next truck or from any structure (building, wall, etc.) to create a pathway, which must remain clear at all times. LIFE SAFETY PROPANE GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OIL STORAGE / KITCHEN HOODS F O O D T R U C K F I R E S A F E T Y Safety requirements for mobile food preparation vehicles with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors TO SCHEDULE YOUR REQUIRED FIRE INSPECTION, CONTACT THE WHITEFISH FIRE DEPT AT [PHONE REDACTED]