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(1) All Food Vending Units and Mobile Food Vending Vehicles shall be maintained in good condition and repair and constructed of surface materials that are smooth, easily cleanable, corrosion resistant, nontoxic, stable, non-absorbent of odors and constructed in accordance with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department regulations.

(2) A portable fire extinguisher Type 2A-10 BC minimum shall be mounted a minimum of three feet (3') away from any open flame or cooking area.

(3) In addition to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, the following provisions apply:

a. Extension cords used for power shall be U.L. listed for outdoor Use, sized for the connected electrical loads and protected by a circuit breaker.

b. Extension cords shall not be used in lieu of permanent wiring.

c. Electrical wiring exposed to the weather shall be U.L. listed for outdoor use.

d. Electrical receptacles shall have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.

e. All electrical wire splices shall occur inside a closed electrical box.

f. All lighting must have shatterproof bulbs or guards.

g. Electrical panels used for cooling, lighting, or power shall have a disconnecting means.

(4) LP (propane) tanks shall be mounted and secured outside of the vehicle/unit and shall be kept a minimum of three feet from any open flame. No freestanding propane bottles or bottles mounted in the interior of a vehicle/unit are permitted.

(5) When occupants cook inside the unit or vehicle, one 24” wide Exit door shall be provided with a minimum 24” clear Exit access aisle throughout the unit or vehicle interior.

(6) Any cooking conducted within an enclosed Structure producing grease vapors must have a Type 1 commercial cooking hood with a UL-300 wet suppression system complete with Type K extinguisher per NFPA 17A. The cooking hood shall be approved by the West Valley City Fire Department and annually inspected and tagged for compliance.

(7) Trash receptacles must be provided for patrons.

(8) Food Vending Units and Mobile Food Vending Vehicles shall be permitted only in a designated area on private property with another currently licensed and operational business on site.

(9) All signage shall be attached to the unit or vehicle.

(10) A Food Vending Unit shall not exceed a width of eight feet and a length of nineteen feet, including the hitch.

(11) Deep fat frying and related equipment shall be prohibited.

(12) An explosive gas detector and carbon monoxide alarm shall be mounted, operational, and installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions in all units.

(13) In Residential and Agricultural Zones, Food Vending Units and Mobile Food Vending Vehicles are prohibited unless accessory to an approved Community Use.