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February 28, 2018
The LaCrosse, Wisconsin, judiciary and administration committee approved an ordinance to require food trucks to be inspected by the city’s fire prevention and building safety staff and receive a permit to operate within city limits, according to the LaCrosse Tribune.
The department already inspects food trucks when they can to ensure propane systems are free of leaks and have readily available shutoff, that the fuel is stored in a safe place and fire extinguishing equipment has been installed.
The department usually does inspections during large events — such as Riverfest or Oktoberfest — where city staff know the rucks can be found.
Food truck owners already are already required to have a permit to operate in the city, so the ordinance would instruct the two city departments to work together.
The change would charge food truck owners $50 for the inspection, similar to what brick-and-mortar restaurants pay.
