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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Kirkland, WA (2026)

1 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for Kirkland, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Food Truck Permits

Kirkland requires a fire operational permit for any mobile food preparation vehicle with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or that run on LP-gas or CNG systems. The Kirkland Fire Prevention Bureau issues the permit under KMC 21.20.030(H), amending IFC Section 105.5.32.

Kirkland Mobile Food Unit Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

KMC 21.20.030(H) (IFC § 105.5.32)

(H) Permits—Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles. Section 105 of the International Fire Code entitled “Permits” is amended by substituting subsection 105.5.32 with the following: 105.5.32 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or utilize LP-gas systems or CNG systems. A conforming...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kirkland city rules.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in King County