A Fire Risk Assessment required in a Mobile Catering Van in the United Kingdom
Including any Garage or Storage Unit used for maintenance or preparation in a Home .
Yes — a fire risk assessment is required for a mobile catering van (food truck, trailer or similar unit) in the United Kingdom.
This is treated as a legal requirement across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by trade bodies (such as NCASS), local authorities, event organisers and fire-safety specialists. A catering van is a workplace when it is being used for cooking and serving food, even though it is also a vehicle.
The legal basis In England and Wales the main law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The “responsible person” (normally the business owner or operator) must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and put in place appropriate fire-safety measures. From 1 October 2023 the assessment and the fire-safety arrangements must be recorded in writing, regardless of how many people you employ.
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