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Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.›Chapter 3 — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE.›SECTION 324. – COMPACT MOBILE FOOD OPERATION.

San Francisco Fire Code § 324.5 LP-Gas Systems

San Francisco Fire Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code § 324.5 · Text as of 2026-10-23

Where LP-Gas provides fuel for cooking appliances, such systems shall comply with Chapter 61 and Sections 324.5.1 through 324.5.4.

324.5.1. Maximum Aggregate volume of LP-Gas.

The maximum aggregate capacity of LP-Gas containers, both transported on the food preparation cart and used to fuel the cooking appliances, shall not exceed 20 pounds.

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324.5.2. Protection of Containers.

LP-Gas containers installed on the exterior or the interior of the cart shall be securely mounted and restrained to prevent movement.

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324.5.3. LP-Gas Container Construction.

LP-Gas containers shall be manufactured in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 58.

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324.5.4. LP-Gas shutoffs.

LP-Gas appliances shall have the manufacturers’ appliance control knobs in place per the installation instructions.

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