DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSE SECTION

MOBILE FOOD VENDING INFORMATION SHEET

REQUIREMENTS

• Mobile Food Vending Application

• Proof of Identity (i.e. State issued Driver’s License/I.D. Card, Military I.D., Passport)

• State of Ohio Vendor’s License (Required only if selling taxable items, i.e. soda, shirts, drinkscontaining less than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume)

• Letter of Good Standing from City of Columbus Tax Division• Mobile Food Vending Unit Information

o Valid Proof of State Vehicle/Trailer Registrationo Proof of Commercial Liability Insurance

(License Section, 4252 Groves Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, must be listed as a Certificate Holder with 10-day noticeof cancellation.)

Minimum of $300,000.00 for Pushcarts and Pedi-carts Minimum of $1,000,000.00 for Trucks and Trailers

• Background Check Affidavit (Public Right-of-Way only)

• BCI Background Check(If conducted at another authorized WebCheck agency, results must be mailed to the License Section.)

• Health License/Inspection• Fire Inspection

FEES

• Application fee - $20.00• Mobile Food Vending License fee - $180.00• Mobile Food Vending Public Right-of-Way License fee - $250.00 (Optional)

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSE SECTION

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

NEW RENEWAL

TRUCK TRAILER PUSHCART PEDI-CART ICE CREAM TRUCK

OWNER INFORMATION

Full Name: Date of Birth:

Residential Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Email:

Driver License #: State: Expiration Date:

Race: Sex: Height: Weight: Hair: Eyes:

All applicants will be required to provide Proof of Identity.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No

If yes, list all felony convictions that occurred in the United States within the past seven (7) years:

Are you on felony probation or parole? Yes No If yes, date began:

Have you ever been required to register as a sexual offender? Yes No If yes, date registered:

Have you had a City of Columbus license and/or permit revoked, refused, or suspended within the past three (3) years? Yes No

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Business Name: Federal ID #:

Business Address:

City: State: Zip:

Business Phone: Business Email:

OFFICE USE ONLY

License # _______________________

PROW License # _________________

Decal # ________________________

Issue Date ______________________

Expiration Date __________________

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VEHICLE/TRAILER INFORMATION

Year: Make: Type:

VIN: License Plate: State:

Power Source: Propane Generator Electric (Outlet connect)(Private Property ONLY) Other: ___________________

Where will food items be sold? Public Right of Way Private Property

If private property, provide address of location:

PER REGULATIONS SET IN COLUMBUS CITY CODE 501.05(E), THE LICENSE SECTION HAS THE POWER TO MAKE RULES REGARDING THE “QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPLICANTS AND THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT THE APPLICANTS MUST MEET

PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION OF LICENSES.” FOLLOWING THIS DIRECTION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO READ, SPEAK, AND COMPREHEND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A VALID LICENSE. BY INITIALING ON THE LINE

BELOW YOU AGREE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THIS REQUIREMENT.

____________ INTIALS

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD. ANY FALSE STATEMENT MADE OR GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL RESULT IN DENIAL, OR FUTURE REVOCATION OF THIS

LICENSE, AS WELL AS CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNDER CHAPTER 2321.13 (A-3), (A-5), AND CHAPTERS 501 AND 540 IN THE COLUMBUS CITY CODE.

State of Ohio, County of Franklin

_____________________________________, being duly sworn, deposes and says he or she is the (Print Applicant’s Name)

individual making the foregoing application; that he or she is knowledgeable with respect to that which is to be license; and that the answers to the foregoing questions and other statements contained herein are true of his or her own knowledge and belief.

___________________________________ (Applicant’s Signature)

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this _____ day of _______________, 20_____.

______________________________________ Notary or Agent of Director of Public Safety

Must be SIGNED, DATED, and NOTARIZED.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSE SECTION

MOBILE FOOD VENDING BACKGROUND CHECK

AFFIDAVIT PLEASE COMPLETE AND SIGN AT THE LICENSE SECTION

I, _____________________________, owner of, _____________________________, a mobile food vendor, hereby acknowledge that upon issuance of a Mobile Food Vending license, I will obtain criminal background checks of all employees and will not employ any individual who has a criminal conviction listed in Section 573.08(b) of the Columbus City Code. I will provide written documentation of any change in the information required along with written documentation of any modification, damage, destruction or decommission of the unit with ten (10) calendar days of such change set forth in Chapter 573.03(b)(10) and (11) in the Columbus City Code.

I understand that I am certifying that these statements are true and acknowledge that the information contained herein may subject me to certain penalties which include, but not limited to, suspension, revocation or permanent revocation of the Mobile Food Vendor license.

State of Ohio, County of Franklin

Owner’s Printed Name: _______________________________

Owner’s Signature: __________________________________

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this ______ day of ___________, 20_____.

______________________________________________ Officer or Agent of the Director of Public Safety

Revised 1/20/2016

02/10/2018

Columbus Division of Fire 3639 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43207 614-645-7641 Ext. 7-5607 Mobile Food Vending MFV

Propane Pressure-Leak Test Certification

Piping systems, including hose, shall be pressure tested and proven free of leaks in accordance

with section 6.14 of NFPA 58 as listed and NFPA 54 Chapter 8

The below named business has conducted a pressure-leak test on the propane system for this vendor.

Business Name:___________________________________________________________________________

Business Address:__________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________________________________

Business Certification Number:_______________________________________________________________

Mobile Food Vendor Information

Business Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Business Owner:_________________________________________________________________________

Business Address:_________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:___________________________________________________________________________

Business Email: _______________________________ Business Phone:______________________________

Fire Inspector Use ONLY

Verified:________ Date:___________________ Inspector/ID#:_______________________________

The business conducting the testing will attach a copy of the PASS/FAIL report to this form. This form is to

be included in the paperwork that is presented to the Fire Inspector for inspection. No licensure is to be

granted without passing a certified acceptance test.

SEE NFPA 58 (6.14; 6.15; 8.1; 8.2; and 8.3) FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION

Chapter 8 Inspection, Testing, and Purging 8.1 Pressure Testing and Inspection. 8.1.1* General. 8.1.1.1 Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be visually inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. 8.1.1.2 Inspection shall consist of visual examination, during or after manufacture, fabrication, assembly, or pressure tests. 8.1.1.3 Where repairs or additions are made following the pressure test, the affected piping shall be tested. Minor repairs and additions are not required to be pressure tested, provided that the work is inspected and connections are tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or other leak-detecting methods approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 8.1.1.4 Where new branches are installed to new appliance(s), only the newly installed branch(es) shall be required to be pressure tested. Connections between the new piping and the existing piping shall be tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or approved leak-detecting methods. 8.1.1.5 A piping system shall be tested as a complete unit or in sections. Under no circumstances shall a valve in a line be used as a bulkhead between gas in one section of the piping system and test medium in an adjacent section, unless two valves are installed in series with a valved “telltale” located between these valves. A valve shall not be subjected to the test pressure unless it can be determined that the valve, including the valve closing mechanism, is designed to safely withstand the pressure. 8.1.1.6 Regulator and valve assemblies fabricated independently of the piping system in which they are to be installed shall be permitted to be tested with inert gas or air at the time of fabrication. 8.1.1.7 Prior to testing, the interior of the pipe shall be cleared of all foreign material. 8.1.2 Test Medium. The test medium shall be air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or an inert gas. OXYGEN SHALL NEVER BE USED. 8.1.3 Test Preparation. 8.1.3.1 Pipe joints, including welds, shall be left exposed for examination during the test. Exception: Covered or concealed pipe end joints that have been previously tested in accordance with this code. 8.1.3.2 Expansion joints shall be provided with temporary restraints, if required, for the additional thrust load under test. 8.1.3.3 Appliances and equipment that are not to be included in the test shall be either disconnected from the piping or isolated by blanks, blind flanges, or caps. Flanged joints at which blinds are inserted to blank off other equipment during the test shall not be required to be tested. 8.1.3.4 Where the piping system is connected to appliances or equipment designed for operating pressures of less than the test pressure, such appliances or equipment shall be isolated from the piping system by disconnecting them and capping the outlet(s). 8.1.3.5 Where the piping system is connected to appliances or equipment designed for operating pressures equal to or greater than the test pressure, such appliances or equipment shall be isolated from the piping system by closing the individual appliance or equipment shutoff valve(s). 8.1.3.6 All testing of piping systems shall be performed in a manner that protects the safety of employees and the public during the test. 8.1.4 Test Pressure. 8.1.4.1 Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than 5 times the test pressure. 8.1.4.2 The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 11⁄2 times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 psi (20 kPa), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psi (862 kPa), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 8.1.4.3* Test duration shall be not less than 1⁄2 hour for each 500 ft3 (14 m3) of pipe volume or fraction thereof. When testing a system having a volume less than 10 ft3 (0.28 m3) or a system in a single-family dwelling, the test duration shall be a minimum of 10 minutes. The duration of the test shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 8.1.5 Detection of Leaks and Defects. 8.1.5.1 The piping system shall withstand the test pressure specified without showing any evidence of leakage or other defects. Any reduction of test pressures as indicated by pressure gauges shall be deemed to indicate the presence of a leak unless such reduction can be readily attributed to some other cause. 8.1.5.2 The leakage shall be located by means of an approved gas detector, a noncorrosive leak detection fluid, or other approved leak detection methods. Matches, candles, open flames, or other methods that provide a source of ignition shall not be used. 8.1.5.3 Where leakage or other defects are located, the affected portion of the piping system shall be repaired or replaced and retested. 8.2 Piping System Leak Check. 8.2.1 Test Gases. Leak checks using fuel gas shall be permitted in piping systems that have been pressure tested in accordance with Section 8.1. 8.2.2 Turning Gas On. During the process of turning gas on into a system of new gas piping, the entire system shall be inspected to determine that there are no open fittings or ends and that all valves at unused outlets are closed and plugged or capped. 8.2.3* Leak Check. Immediately after the gas is turned on into a new system or into a system that has been initially restored after an interruption of service, the piping system shall be checked for leakage. Where leakage is indicated, the gas supply shall be shut off until the necessary repairs have been made. 8.2.4 Placing Appliances and Equipment in Operation. Appliances and equipment shall not be placed in operation until after the piping system has been checked for leakage in accordance with 8.2.3, the piping system is purged in accordance with 8.3, and connections to the appliance are checked for leakage.

8.3* Purging Requirements. The purging of piping shall be in accordance with 8.3.1 through 8.3.3.

Welcome to the City of Columbus PROW Program! Now that you have your PROW permit you’ll want to get access to the StreetFoodFinder booking system so that you can book designated PROW spots in Columbus. Both renewals and new permit holders must go through these steps. Want to see a more detailed version with pictures of these steps? Visit https://streetfoodfinder.com/helpme Step 1) Login to StreetFoodFinder by going to https://streetfoodfinder.com/login . You will login with your truck / carts Twitter account. Step 2) If this is your first time through StreetFoodFinder, please go through the setup process. Step 3) Go to the “Permits” page. Add your MFV and PROW Permits into the system. This is the PAPER copy (not the decal). If you didn’t receive it at the one stop, you’ll receive it in the mail. Step 4) Go to the “Groups” page and select the “City of Columbus PROW Program”. Fill out the application and carefully read the rules for the program and system. You will receive an email that your application was received. Step 5) Within 48 hours you will receive a response on the status of your application. If you are denied you will be given information stating why so you can correct the issue Step 6) Head to the “Book Events” page so that you can now book locations you’d like to visit. For any questions or issues please email support@streetfoodfinder.com

NED PETTUS, JR. Director

Director’s Office | 77 North Front Street | Fifth Floor | Columbus OH 43215 | T (614) 645.8210 | F (614) 645.8268 Division of Fire | 3675 Parsons Avenue | Columbus OH 43207 | T (614) 645.8308 | F (614) 645.3040 Division of Police | 120 Marconi Avenue | Columbus OH 43215 | T (614) 645.4545 | F (614) 645.4551 Division of Support Services | 4211 Groves Road | Columbus OH 43232 | T (614) 645.7710 | F (614) 645.4819

MOBILE FOOD VENDING INFORMATION

Private Property Requirements:

If you plan to operate on private property, the following information must be submitted to the License Section:

• Address of location

• Printed aerial photo of the location (Google Maps, Franklin County Auditor, GIS)

• Printed sidewalk photo of the location

• Signed letter of permission from the property owner or authorized personnel – must list contactinformation

Both aerial and sidewalk photos must be marked with the spot’s approximate location.

THE LOCATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LICENSE SECTION BEFORE OPERATING.

Propane Leak Testing Locations:

1. AmeriFAST2001 Courtright RdColumbus, OH 43232(614) 252-4328

2. Specialty Gas House4500 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214(614) 261-0824

3. Suburban Propane2759 McKinley AveColumbus, OH 43204(614) 487-6400

Contacts:

1. City Income Tax Division77 N Front St, 2nd FloorColumbus, OH 43215(614) 645-8368

2. Columbus Public Health240 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43215(614) 645-6741

3. Division of Fire, Special Inspection Section3639 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43207(614) 645-7641

4. Ohio Dept. of Taxation, Vendor’s License4486 Northland Ridge BlvdColumbus, OH 43224(888) 405-4039