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Home My WebLink AboutCorridor_Fire_Marshals_Mobile_Food_Vendor_Fire_Inspection_Agreement_-_6.2.2025 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F Corridor Fire Marshals Mobile Food Vendor Fire Inspection Agreement The Fire Marshal's Offices of the Fire Departments of Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hiawatha, Marion, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Tiffin, Iowa City, and the University of Iowa (collectively, "the Parties") hereby enter into this Agreement for the fire inspections of mobile food vending units. WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal's Offices of the Parties regularly inspect mobile food vending units in their respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, mobile food vendors in the area of the 1-380 corridor operate in the jurisdiction of the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to create an understanding that fire inspections performed by any of the Parties will be considered valid by the other Parties, for a period of one year after such inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows: I. SCOPE. This Agreement applies to any fire inspection of a mobile food vending unit conducted by any of the Parties.A"mobile food vending unit" is a food establishment that is self- contained and readily movable, such as a food cart, bustaurant, or food truck 2. TERM. This Agreement shall terminate only upon the agreement of a majority of the Parties. Any Party may terminate their obligations pursuant to this Agreement by providing the other Parties 30 days' advance written notice. Page 1 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F 3. PARTIES. A city may enter into this Agreement upon consent of all of the Parties to the Agreement at the time of application, and upon that applicant city's consent to the terms of this Agreement. 4. INSPECTION RECIPROCITY. a. Upon successfully passing a fire inspection, the mobile food vendor will be provided with a sticker(color-coded and dated with year, as well as punched for the month) that will be placed near the entry door to the unit. The vendor will also be given a paper copy certificate of fire inspection completion to be presented to any of the city entities involved in permitting the operation of mobile food vendor units. The approximate form of the sticker is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The form of the certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit`B." Changes to these forms may be made by agreement of a majority of the Parties. A valid certificate issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be a passed fire inspection in each Party, if issued within the previous year. b. The Party conducting the fire inspection shall charge its permit fee for mobile food vendors. Mobile food vendors will be responsible for such permit fees in all jurisdictions requiring the same but shall not be required to have additional fire inspections in each Party jurisdiction. C. Each Party shall purchase the registration stickers as needed from Banacom signs in Hiawatha, Iowa. The cost of such sticker shall not exceed $5.00/each. d. A mobile food vendor inspection roundup may be held each year in the spring to inspect as many units as possible with possible future expansion to up to three dates Page 2 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F in three different cities. The Parties shall share information about the round-up on their websites and/or social media pages. e. A shared file has been created, and access is provided to each Party, where they shall store files, inspections, and appropriate related documents. The Parties shall use the agreed-upon inspection form checklist to complete inspections, attached hereto as Exhibit"C."Each entity shall enter the inspections into their own record- keeping software as needed. The forms will be kept in a shared file for review by other Parties. A copy of this Agreement and the signature pages shall also be kept in this shared file. e. This Agreement shall not be used by any Party to refuse inspection of any mobile food vendor. £ Inspections performed under this Agreement shall not serve to satisfy any separate licensing or permitting requirements that apply to mobile food vendors in any individual Party's jurisdiction. Such separate licensing or permitting requirements shall be separately administered by each individual Party. Mobile Food Vendors shall be advised at the time of inspection that separate licensing or permitting requirements may apply depending upon the Party involved. 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding by and between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No change or modification hereof shall be valid or binding unless the same is in writing and signed by a majority of the Parties to this Agreement. Page 3 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F 6. NO WAIVER. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to waive any immunity each Party may have regarding performance of fire inspections.Any Party signing this Agreement does not accept responsibility or liability for inspections performed by another Party. 6. NOTICE. Any notice, demand, or communication to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Parties as follows: Cedar Falls Waterloo Chief John Zolondek Fire Marshal Cedar Falls Fire Division Waterloo Fire Rescue 4600 S. Main Street 425 E. Yd Street Cedar Falls,IA 50613 Waterloo,IA 50703 Hiawatha Marion Hiawatha Fire Department Fire Marshal 101 Emmons Street Marion Fire Department Hiawatha,IA 52233 100 Irish Drive Marion,IA 52302 Cedar Rapids North Liberty Fire Marshal North Liberty Fire Department Cedar Rapids Fire Department 25 W. Cherry Street 713 1St Avenue SE North Liberty,IA 52317 Cedar Rapids,IA 52401 Tiffin Iowa City Tiffin Fire Department Iowa City Fire Department Attn: Fire Marshal's Office Fire Marshal 300 Railroad Street 410 E.Washington St. Tiffin,IA 52340 Iowa City,IA 52240 University of Iowa Bruce McAvoy University of Iowa Campus Safety Fire Safety 200 South Capitol Street 808 UCC Iowa City,IA 52242-5500 Page 4 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F 7. AUTHORIZATION. Each Party to this Agreement represents and warrants to the others that: a. It has the right,power, and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. b. It has taken all requisite action to approve execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement, and that this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation upon itself in accordance with its terms. 8. SEVERABILITY. It is the intent of the Parties that each section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and provision of this Agreement is distinct. If any provision is held invalid for any reason, such a finding does not affect the remainder of the Agreement. 9. NO ASSIGNMENT. No Party shall assign, subcontract, or otherwise transfer any interests or obligations under this Agreement to any other entity without the other Parties' prior written approval. 10. SIGNATURES. This Agreement shall be executed in duplicate, each Party retaining one copy. The remainder of this page is left intentionally blank. The signature page follows. Page 5 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-C1AO-4BA5-8038-OC40EB96CC3F IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement this day of 2025. CITY OF CEDAR FALLS CITY OF WATERLOO DocuSigned by: Cu, w Ro'f Daniel Laudick, Mayor Quentin Hart,Mayor CITY OF HIAWATHA CITY OF MARION Steve Dodson, Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly, Mayor CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY Jeff Pomeranz, City Manager Chris Hoffinan, Mayor CITY OF TIFFIN CITY OF IOWA CITY Tim Kasparek, Mayor Geoff Fruin, City Manager UNIVERSITY OF IOWA David Kieft, Business Manager Page 6 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-CIAO-4BA5-B038-OC40EB96CC3F EXHIBIT A OR FIRE MARS} AiL.S ��A0 OR INSPECTION MO@ O� 40 L L {Q E w CL Pagc 7 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-CIAO-4BA5-BO38-OC40EB96CC3F EXHIBIT B Permit Number: CORRIDOR FIRE MARSHALS MOBILE FOOD VENDOR INSPECTION THIS CERTIFIES THAT ------------------------------------- ----- Vendor/VIN/License Plate Has had an approved fire and safety inspection performed by an inspector from one of the Corridor Fire Marshals Offices and the inspection is valid for one year from the following date: ---------------- Date Inspector/Department Vendor Representative Page 8 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-CIAO-4BA5-B038-OC40EB96CC3F EXHIBIT C Food Truck Inspection Checklist Food truck/trailer license plate number: Food truck/trailer name: Permit Number• Owner Information: LP Gas containers on vehicles or trailers Pass Fail Maximum aggregate capacity of LP gas containers, transported on the vehicle and used to fuel cooking appliances only, shall not exceed 200 pounds propane capacity(2021 /FC 319.8.1) Fuel Gas Systems Pass Fail LP-gas containers installed on the vehicles and fuel-gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with the US DOT to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. (2021 /FC 319.10.3) LP Gas Containers Pass Fail LP gas containers installed on the vehicle are securely mounted and restrained to prevent movement(2021 /FC 319.8.2) LP Gas Systems Piping Pass Fail All piping connected to the LP gas system including valves and fittings, are adequately protected to prevent tampering and damage from vibration or impact. (2021 /FC 319.8.4) Flexible Connector Pass Fail Page 9 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-CIAO-4BA5-BO38-OC40EB96CC3F Installed between the regulator outlet and the fixed piping system. [2017 NFPA 58:6.26.5.1 (8)] Portable Fire Extinguishers Pass Fail Need to have the appropriately sized extinguisher installed in the cooking area (2A: 10-8-C) with a current annual inspection tag. (2017 NFPA 96: 10.9.3) (2021 IFC 906.4) Class K Extinguisher Pass Fail Class Kfire extinguishers shall be provided for cooking appliance hazards that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable oils and animal oils and fats). Such extinguishers shall have a current annual inspection tag. (2021 NFPA96:10.9.2) (2021 IFC 906.4) Exhaust Hood Pass Fail Cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors are protected with a kitchen exhaust hood in accordance with 2021 IFC section 606. (2021 IFC 319.3) Commercial Hood Inspection and Cleaning Pass Fail Hoods,grease-removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances shall be inspected and cleaned as required by sections 2021 IFC 606.3.3.1 through 606.3.3.3 and NFPA 96 section 4.5.1 and 12.6.1 or as approved by the fire code official. Inspections shall be completed by qualified service professionals every 12 months for seasonal businesses. (2021 IFC 606.3.3) Cooking Equipment Protection Pass Fail Cooking equipment shall be protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with 2021 IFC section 904.13. LP gas alarm Pass_ Fail A listed LP-gas alarm shall be installed within the vehicle in the vicinity of LP-gas system components, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (2021 IFC 319.8.5) Page 10 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID:01103EED-CIAO-4BA5-BO38-OC40EB96CC3F Notes• Inspector/City: Page 11 of 11