Oklahoma House Bill 2459 recently passed, which focuses on fire safety regulations for food trucks in Oklahoma. Eligible food trucks must obtain annual permit and inspection by November 1, 2025. Here's everything you need to know.
The bill aims to create uniform fire safety regulations across the state. It generally prevents local jurisdictions from creating their own conflicting fire safety rules for mobile food preparation vehicles, with an exception for counties with a population exceeding 400,000.
The bill's provisions apply to any mobile food preparation vehicle operating in Oklahoma that is capable of producing smoke or grease-laden vapors. This includes vehicles that use various cooking methods, such as those powered by electric energy, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, or a combination of these fuels.
Fire Safety Compliance: The bill requires all mobile food preparation vehicles in Oklahoma that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors to comply with the most current adopted fire codes.
Fire Extinguishers: It mandates the installation of portable fire extinguishers, including a specific requirement for a six-liter Class K-rated extinguisher for cooking equipment that uses solid fuels, animal or vegetable oils, or fats.
Inspections: The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal is given jurisdiction over these vehicles for fire and life safety code compliance. They are required to conduct annual inspections, with more frequent inspections (twice a year) in counties with a population over 400,000.
Operational Permit: After a successful inspection, the State Fire Marshal will issue an operational permit decal.
Enforcement: The Fire Marshal has the authority to revoke a vehicle's operational permit if it is deemed inherently dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare.
Expiration: The specific provisions of the bill are set to expire on January 1, 2026. After that date, all mobile food preparation vehicles must comply with the state-adopted fire codes, and the State Fire Marshal will be authorized to create rules to ensure uniform application of those codes.
The State of Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas and the State Fire Marshal are hosting four inspection events:
September 22, 2025
9AM-4PM
2222 State Farm Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74146
September 23, 2025
9AM-4PM
2222 State Farm Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74146
September 30, 2025
9AM-4PM
Woodward Cty Events Center
105A Temple Houston Dr
Woodward, OK 73801
October 1, 2025
9AM-4PM
Woodward Cty Events Center
105A Temple Houston Dr
Woodward, OK 73801
October 6, 2025
9AM-4PM
Southeast Expo Center
4500 W Hwy 270
Mcalester, OK 74501
October 7, 2025
9AM-4PM
Southeast Expo Center
4500 W Hwy 270
Mcalester, OK 74501
October 14, 2025
9AM-4PM
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
October 15, 2025
9AM-4PM
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
Please reach out to the following contacts if you have any questions about the bill, permit/inspection requirements, etc.
Nicholas Nadeau
State of Oklahoma Deputy Administrator, Safety Code Enforcement Officer
(405) 206-3480
nicholas.nadeau@lpgas.ok.gov
McClain Propane
Purcell, OK
(405) 527-3085
mcclainpropane@outlook.com
Red Barn Propane
Hugo, OK
(580) 317-9479
jwhiteredbarnpropane@gmail.com
Inferno Fire Storm Suppression
Edmond, OK
(405) 216-3907
infernofirestormsuppression@gmail.com
Oklahoma House Bill 2459 recently passed, which focuses on fire safety regulations for food trucks in Oklahoma. Eligible food trucks must obtain annual permit and inspection by November 1, 2025. Here's everything you need to know.
The bill aims to create uniform fire safety regulations across the state. It generally prevents local jurisdictions from creating their own conflicting fire safety rules for mobile food preparation vehicles, with an exception for counties with a population exceeding 400,000.
The bill's provisions apply to any mobile food preparation vehicle operating in Oklahoma that is capable of producing smoke or grease-laden vapors. This includes vehicles that use various cooking methods, such as those powered by electric energy, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, or a combination of these fuels.
Fire Safety Compliance: The bill requires all mobile food preparation vehicles in Oklahoma that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors to comply with the most current adopted fire codes.
Fire Extinguishers: It mandates the installation of portable fire extinguishers, including a specific requirement for a six-liter Class K-rated extinguisher for cooking equipment that uses solid fuels, animal or vegetable oils, or fats.
Inspections: The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal is given jurisdiction over these vehicles for fire and life safety code compliance. They are required to conduct annual inspections, with more frequent inspections (twice a year) in counties with a population over 400,000.
Operational Permit: After a successful inspection, the State Fire Marshal will issue an operational permit decal.
Enforcement: The Fire Marshal has the authority to revoke a vehicle's operational permit if it is deemed inherently dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare.
Expiration: The specific provisions of the bill are set to expire on January 1, 2026. After that date, all mobile food preparation vehicles must comply with the state-adopted fire codes, and the State Fire Marshal will be authorized to create rules to ensure uniform application of those codes.
The State of Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas and the State Fire Marshal are hosting four inspection events:
September 22, 2025
9AM-4PM
2222 State Farm Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74146
September 23, 2025
9AM-4PM
2222 State Farm Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74146
September 30, 2025
9AM-4PM
Woodward Cty Events Center
105A Temple Houston Dr
Woodward, OK 73801
October 1, 2025
9AM-4PM
Woodward Cty Events Center
105A Temple Houston Dr
Woodward, OK 73801
October 6, 2025
9AM-4PM
Southeast Expo Center
4500 W Hwy 270
Mcalester, OK 74501
October 7, 2025
9AM-4PM
Southeast Expo Center
4500 W Hwy 270
Mcalester, OK 74501
October 14, 2025
9AM-4PM
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
October 15, 2025
9AM-4PM
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
Please reach out to the following contacts if you have any questions about the bill, permit/inspection requirements, etc.
Nicholas Nadeau
State of Oklahoma Deputy Administrator, Safety Code Enforcement Officer
(405) 206-3480
nicholas.nadeau@lpgas.ok.gov
McClain Propane
Purcell, OK
(405) 527-3085
mcclainpropane@outlook.com
Red Barn Propane
Hugo, OK
(580) 317-9479
jwhiteredbarnpropane@gmail.com
Inferno Fire Storm Suppression
Edmond, OK
(405) 216-3907
infernofirestormsuppression@gmail.com