This bill amends existing legislation regarding fire safety compliance for mobile food preparation vehicles, commonly known as food trucks, in Oklahoma. It modifies the requirement for an automatic fire extinguishing system, making it optional if the vehicle is equipped with at least two portable fire extinguishers that meet NFPA 10 standards and if all employees have received documented annual fire safety training approved by the State Fire Marshal. The bill also removes the expiration date for compliance with fire codes, ensuring that all mobile food preparation vehicles must adhere to the most current adopted fire codes without a set deadline.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that mobile food preparation vehicles utilizing liquefied petroleum gas must obtain a permit and undergo annual inspections by a licensed plumber and the State Fire Marshal. It establishes that the State Fire Marshal will oversee fire and life safety code compliance, conduct inspections, and issue operational permit decals upon approval. The bill also allows the State Fire Marshal to enforce fire code requirements and prohibits local jurisdictions from enacting conflicting ordinances, ensuring uniformity in fire safety regulations across the state. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.