Fire Standards, Rules & Regulations
Fire Extinguisher & Suppression Systems
Kentucky Administrative Regulations (815 KAR 10.060) require that all food trucks comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes 1 and 96. In accordance with NFPA standards, all mobile kitchen operations must maintain rigorous fire safety protections. Specifically, food truck vendors are required to provide proof of a certified fire extinguisher and fire suppression system inspection completed within the last six months.
This means your equipment must be inspected between November and April to be compliant. To ensure you are compliant prior to the April festival, you may schedule a professional inspection with Jim Wells of Southern Fire Protection. Inspector Wells will be onsite to provide scheduled inspections Wednesday evening and Thursday morning at the festival. These inspections must be scheduled.
Jim Wells – (606) 874-4123
Inspector, Southern Fire Protection
Food Truck Fire Safety Checklist
All food trucks will be inspected by the Pikeville Fire Department at the festival. This inspection will certify that your food truck meets all NFPA and KAR codes. Note that this general inspection does not include the six-month certification of your fire suppression system. For questions regarding fire safety contact Fire Marshal Kenny Sampson. You can also view the checklist to ensure you are in compliance before you arrive.
Kenny Sampson – (606) 213-2446
Fire Marshal, Pikeville Fire Department
Fire Safety Standards
- The Hood and Suppression System must be officially approved, properly installed, regularly inspected, and fully operational.
- A Class 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher is required on-site.
- A Class K extinguisher must also be provided if a deep-fryer is present.
- A minimum 15-foot clearance must be maintained from buildings, combustible materials, and other cooking operations; any exemptions to this rule must be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Main shutoffs must be present and unobstructed, marked with a reflective decal sign featuring lettering at least 2 inches in height.
- All propane cylinders must be secured in an upright position with tip prevention in an approved, vented location.
- Fire Department access must be maintained at all times; units shall not block fire lanes, hydrants, or access points.
- The proper use of portable fire extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems.
- The correct method for shutting off fuel sources during an emergency.
- The proper procedure for notifying the Fire Department.
- Safe protocols for refueling equipment.
- The technical skills required to perform leak detection.
- A comprehensive understanding of fuel properties and their associated risks.
- Portable generators must be positioned so that the exhaust is at least 5 feet away from any building openings, air intakes, or points of egress.
- A Propane Leak Test record must be maintained, including the name of the testing company and the date of the test.
- The documentation must explicitly state: "The LP-Gas system has been inspected for compliance with the current edition of NFPA 58 and found to be in compliance with the provisions of the code. In addition, leak detection has been conducted on the LP-Gas system piping and the piping has been found to maintain integrity."
Approved Fire Safety Supplies
Need supplies to meet our festival's standards? Click the items below and use our Amazon store to purchase approved items for the festival.
2A:10B:C Fire Extinguisher
Class K Fire Extinguisher
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