Mobile Food Vendors Permitting Process

Step 1.Apply for a flammable operation permit.

• Click 'Yes' to "Is there LPG storage?"
• Click 'Yes' to "Are you using portable fueling vehicles or Food Truck Vehicles?"
• Under the LP Storage and Use section, enter the EXACT number of propane cylinders used. For mobile food vendors, a MAX of 200 lbs. of propane is allowed. 
• Under Mobile Refueling, enter both the license plate and VIN (vehicle identification number). Click 'No' to "Is this a refueling vehicle?"
• Under the Attachment Section, include a copy of your current vehicle registration by clicking the 'ADD' button. 
• Under the Type of Document attachment, select 'Fire-Plot Plan'.
• NEW for 2023: Under the Attachment Section, include a copy of your current 6-month hood suppression system inspection and service report (reflecting no deficiencies) by clicking the 'ADD' button. 
• Under the Type of Document attachment, select 'Fire-Plot Plan'.
• Click Here(PDF, 2MB) for step-by-step instructions on how to 'Apply for a Mobile Food Truck Permit' for complete online application instructions.
• Click Here(PDF, 2MB) for step-by-step instructions on how to 'Apply for a Mobile Food Truck Permit' in Spanish.

E-Permits - Accela Citizen Access

Step 2.Obtain a safety inspection.

Beginning January 1^st, 2026, the Denver Fire Department will adopt the FMAC (Fire Marshals Association of Colorado) mobile food truck inspection program.

All food trucks operating with propane are required annually to:

1. Schedule and pass an annual FMAC mobile food truck inspection.

                                                                  OR

2. Provide a current FMAC mobile food truck certificate of inspection form.

Please review the FMAC inspection checklist(PDF, 386KB) before your scheduled food truck safety inspection to help ensure a successful inspection.

Step 3.Food truck safety spot check inspections.

All food trucks operating in Denver are subject to random safety spot check inspections by Denver Fire Department personnel. Please be familiar with the FMAC Food Truck Inspection Checklist(PDF, 386KB) to ensure you comply with all safety requirements. Ensure all annual propane permits and hood suppression system inspections are up to date.