Austin Mobile Food Vendor Fire Suppression System

Published

A qualifying Austin mobile unit needs an IFC-compliant fire suppression system.

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What is recorded

Version: 1 · effective 2022-05-01
Reviewed: 2026-08-28
Confidence: 90/100
Jurisdiction: City of Austin (applies in)
Agency: Austin Fire Department (inspector)
Activity: Use a grease-laden-vapor appliance (triggers)

Official description

AFD identifies suppression-system requirements for units permitted after May 1, 2022 with gas or electric appliances that produce grease-laden vapors.

Evidence trace

1 verified evidence record across 1 immutable official-source snapshot.

suppression condition · FAQs / Does my MFV need a fire suppression system?

MFVs permitted after May 1, 2022, require a compliant fire suppression system when qualifying appliances are present.

Verified date unavailable · snapshot 00e034c6-7260-4bd6-b404-76d97b77100e

Captured 2026-08-09 · SHA-256 e2de75d031d96b792da58f36f955b87b5b0e7fa8b5cc00edc67aba585e0b1ce1

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