[Added 12-13-2022 by L.L. No. 8-2022]
This article shall apply to and provide regulations and standards regarding the operation of mobile food preparation vehicles as defined in §
19-191.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES
Vehicles that contain cooking equipment that produce smoke
or grease-laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food
to the public. Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not
be considered mobile food preparation vehicles.
A. An operating
permit shall be obtained from the Chief Fire Marshal for the operation
of a mobile food preparation vehicle as defined in this article. The
Chief Fire Marshal may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations
for the granting of permits, including, but not limited to, requiring:
(1) A
completed permit application and associated fee;
(2) The
installation and/or testing records for fire protection equipment
or systems in use of said vehicle.
B. Upon receipt
of such application, the Chief Fire Marshal shall cause the mobile
food preparation vehicle to be inspected for compliance with the Uniform
Fire Prevention Code of New York State and the Town of Islip Code.
C. No permit
for a mobile food preparation vehicle shall be granted if, in the
opinion of the Chief Fire Marshal, such vehicle does not comply with
the Uniform Fire Prevention Code of New York State and/or the Town
of Islip Code.
D. An operating
permit for a mobile food preparation vehicle shall be effective for
a period not to exceed one year. An application for renewal must be
made prior to the expiration of the current permit.
E. An operating
permit for a mobile food preparation vehicle may be suspended or revoked
if, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Marshal, there is a violation
of the Uniform Fire Prevention Code of New York State and/or the Town
of Islip Code resulting in immediate danger to the life or health
of occupants thereof.
F. Fees for an operating permit for a mobile food preparation vehicle or for renewal of such permit shall be established by the Chief Fire Marshal according to §
19-11 of this chapter.
G. Permits
shall be issued to the business owner for the specific mobile food
preparation vehicle listed on the permit. Permits are nontransferable
to other owners or vehicles.
H. The requirement
for an operating permit is in addition to any required license, permit,
or permission from the Town of Islip Town Clerk, Suffolk County Health
Department, or any other agency or authority having jurisdiction.