All food vendors are responsible for complying with applicable City of Tampa Fire Rescue, health, and licensing requirements and are subject to inspection before and during the event.

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Food Vendors Cooking Inside the Park (Tent Vendors)

Food vendors preparing or cooking food inside the park (excluding food trucks) must:

• Provide a heavy-duty tarp that completely covers the entire floor area of their booth to protect the park surface.

• Have a current 2A-10BC tagged and serviced fire extinguisher if cooking or using any heat source.

• Have a current Class K tagged and serviced fire extinguisher if cooking produces grease-laden vapors.

• Secure all propane tanks to prevent tipping.

• Keep propane tanks at least 5 feet from any heat source or tent.

• Do not exchange propane tanks during the event.

• Provide documentation showing their cooking tent meets NFPA 701 flame-resistant requirements.

• If using charcoal or wood, provide an approved water source or the required water fire extinguishers.

• Comply with all City of Tampa Fire Rescue inspection requirements.

Food Truck Vendors

Food truck vendors must:

• Maintain all required licenses and certifications required by the City of Tampa and the State of Florida.

• Have a commercial hood and fire suppression system if cooking.

• Have a current 2A-10BC tagged and serviced fire extinguisher if cooking or using a heat source.

• Have a current Class K tagged and serviced fire extinguisher if cooking produces grease-laden vapors.

• Ensure LP gas systems are currently certified, when applicable.

• Be prepared for inspection by the City of Tampa Fire Marshal.

• Park a minimum of 10 feet from other food trucks.