
Food Truck Inspections
The Fire Marshal Division conducts inspections of Mobile Food Vehicles (Food Trucks). Inspections are conducted in accordance with requirements of the Maryland State and Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Codes.
The Fire Marshal Division conducts inspections of Mobile Food Vehicles (Food Trucks). Inspections are conducted in accordance with requirements of the Maryland State and Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Codes.
The operation of mobile food vending platforms shall be conducted in a fashion that is safe for the Public and the operators.
NFPA 1 – National Fire Protection Association: Fire Code |
NFPA 54- National Fire Protection Association: National Fuel Gas Code |
NFPA 58 - National Fire Protection Association: LP Gas Code |
NFPA 70- National Fire Protection Association: The National Electric Code |
NFPA 96 – National Fire Protection Association: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations |
NFPA 1192 – National Fire Protection Association: Standard on Recreational Vehicles |
OSHA 49CFR 180.205 |
Maryland State Fire Prevention Code |
Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Code |
All mobile food vending platforms shall be inspected and approved by the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Mobile Food Vehicle Platform – Any push cart, trailer, enclosed trailer, or enclosed truck that uses propane or any other heat source to prepare food, a good or service
MFV Information Sheet- A helpful List for the applicant to review outlining the Inspection requirements
1. Health Department Inspection scheduled or completed
2. Valid Driver’s License
3. Current Vehicle Registration
4. Current Vehicle Insurance
5. Mobile Food Vending Platform Plans showing current configuration and design drawings for any fire suppression and/or exhaust systems.
1. Initial inspection and a single re-inspection are at no charge.
2. If additional re-inspections are necessary, a re-inspection fee will be assessed.
1. The applicant must review the “MFV Information Sheet” or pre-inspection checklist to ensure vehicle compliance.
2. The inspection is scheduled by appointment only
3. An inspection time and place will be established, usually the Fire Marshal office parking lot;
2660 Riva Road, Annapolis MD, 21401
4. Spot checks will be conducted by Fire Officials throughout the County and at venues & special events.
5. Upon a completed inspection with no violations, a new inspection sticker shall be issued.
6. Should a vendor refuse inspection, or fail the inspection (i.e. - unable to abate the violation), the vendor may not operate pursuant to the County Fire Code