Frequently Asked Questions

Cylinders are required to be requalified or replaced every 5 to 12 years depending on the cylinder type, condition, and previous requalification method
(Ref. 49 CFR §§ 180.205(d) and 180.209).

The original manufacture/test date and any requalification/retest dates must be presented in a specific manner. Cylinders that are overdue for requalification must not be refilled.

If propane tanks are manufactured to ASTM Standards and built into the truck's body making it difficult to remove, then these tanks are exempt from the DOT reinspection requirements.

Because pop-up tents and canopies do not have wheels they are not considered mobile food vehicles and do not need a fire permit. Please be sure to abide by the fire code regulations for concessionaires which can be found here.

All food trucks must obtain an inspection and permit no later than ten (10) business days before the event. Remember that additional approvals may be necessary, such as clerks license and parks department.

General requirements from the International Fire Code and NFPA standards can be view general requirements from the International Fire Code and NFPA standards (PDF).

Mobile vendors, or “food trucks” as they’re commonly referred to, typically have fryers, griddles, ranges, grills, and appliances fueled by propane or gas generators. Leaking flammable vapors can result in fires or explosions, injuring not only the food truck operators but also customers and other mobile vendors. Fire code requirements and inspections reduce the risk for all.

In 2014, a food truck explosion in Philadelphia caused by leaking propane killed the two occupants of the truck and injured 11 nearby customers and pedestrians. The explosion was caught on security camera.

We don’t want something like this to happen in our community.

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment requires inspections and approval for all food vendors. For information on those requirements, the Food Safety Program Page :  (See "License and Plan Review Information" Tab)

Also, most municipalities in Northern Colorado have their own permitting process, which is separate from the fire department approvals, and typically involves sales tax or business licensing. Parks and Recreation Departments often have requirements for vendors who want to operate on park property. It is the responsibility of each individual mobile vendor to know and obtain all necessary permits.

Additional approvals required in the LFRA district

• For all mobile vendors operating in the Loveland city limits, but not in Loveland parks (see Licenses tab): City Clerk  or call 970-962-2324
• For all mobile vendors operating only in Loveland Parks: Call 970-962-2432
• Johnstown Clerk (business license): Call 970-587-4664
• Larimer County Health Department: (See "License and Plan Review Information" Tab)

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Complete this document and email it to Eplan, along with photos of all four exterior sides of your vehicle and the interior (if it’s an enclosed trailer, van or truck). We’ll use that information to make sure we know the requirements that pertain to your operation, and then we’ll schedule an inspection of your vehicle.

Please click here for our Spanish Mobile Food Vendor Questionnaire

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• Loveland Fire Rescue Authority – 970-962-2471
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