Section 114323 Of Chapter 10. Mobile Food Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 10.
114323
. (a) A first-aid kit shall be provided and located in a
convenient area in an enclosed case.
(b) Mobile food facilities that operate at more than one location
in a calendar day shall be equipped to meet all of the following
requirements:
(1) All utensils in a mobile food facility shall be stored so as
to prevent their being thrown about in the event of a sudden stop,
collision, or overturn. A safety knife holder shall be provided to
avoid loose storage of knives in cabinets, boxes, or slots along
counter aisles. Knife holders shall be designed to be easily
cleanable and be manufactured of materials approved by the
enforcement agency.
(2) Coffee urns, deep fat fryers, steam tables, and similar
equipment shall be equipped with positive closing lids that are
fitted with a secure latch mechanism that will prevent excessive
spillage of hot liquids into the interior of a mobile food facility
in the event of a sudden stop, collision, or overturn. As an
alternative to this requirement, a coffee urn may be installed in a
compartment that will prevent excessive spillage of coffee in the
interior of the unit.
(3) Metal protective devices shall be installed on the glass
liquid level sight gauges on all coffee urns.
(c) Light bulbs and tubes shall be covered with a completely
enclosed plastic safety shield or its equivalent, and installed so as
to not constitute a hazard to personnel or food.
(d) All liquefied petroleum equipment shall be installed to meet
applicable fire authority standards, and this installation shall be
approved by the fire authority. However, for units subject to Part 2
(commencing with Section 18000) of Division 13, this equipment and
its installation shall comply with standards prescribed by Sections
18028 and 18029.5.
(e) A properly charged and maintained minimum 10 BC-rated fire
extinguisher to combat grease fires shall be properly mounted and
readily accessible on the interior of any mobile food facility that
is equipped with heating elements or cooking equipment.
(f) (1) Except for units subject to Part 2 (commencing with
Section 18000) of Division 13, a second means of exit shall be
provided in the side opposite the main exit door, or in the roof, or
the rear of the unit, with an unobstructed passage of at least 24
inches by 36 inches. The interior latching mechanism shall be
operable by hand without special tools or key. The exit shall be
labeled "Safety Exit" in contrasting colors with letters at least one
inch high.
(2) For units subject to Part 2 (commencing with Section 18000) of
Division 13, the size, latching, and labeling of the second means of
exit shall comply with standards prescribed by Sections 18028 and
18029.5.
(g) All gas-fired appliances shall be properly insulated in a
manner that will prevent excessive heat buildup and injury.