Food Truck - Electrical Inspections

[superdave02]

Good afternoon. Who knows anything about Food Trucks and electrical inspections? When answering would you identify your state?

 

[infinity]

Food trucks are not covered by the NEC. They are usually inspected by the health department just like a restaurant.

90.2(B) Not Covered.

This Code does not cover the following:
(1) Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles

 

[LarryFine]

I have wired and/or rewired a few food trucks and trailers. Same wiring as a kitchen system. Virginia.

 

[superdave02]

Food trucks are not covered by the NEC. They are usually inspected by the health department just like a restaurant.

I know it’s not in the NEC. Who would inspect the electrical installation in a food truck is what I’m trying to figure out. I hope the health department is not.

 

[infinity]

Here in NJ it's the local health departments.

LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS

Restaurants, caterers, food stalls, food trucks, and online retail food businesses are regulated and licensed by the local health department. For information about licensing and inspections of retail food establishments, contact the local health department whose jurisdiction includes the municipality where the food will be prepared and/or sold.

Department of Health | Environmental Health | Retail Food

NJ Department of Health Retail Food Project oversees the rules and regulations for retail food establishments.

www.nj.gov

 

[Rick 0920]

I am in the process of obtaining licensure to operate a floating, motorized tiki bar here on the St. Johns River where I live. It will have inspections done by the US Coast Guard and the Health Dept. It's quite the ordeal!

 

[tortuga]

Falls under Article 545 'Relocatable Structure' requires a standard electrical permit and inspection, I believe they go off the vin number.
Also they are required to have functioning wheels at all times or they are just a commercial kitchen.
Oregon

https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2022/16_comm_vendingcarts_0122.pdf