Edison, NJ Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

Mobile food truck operators may apply for a semiannual permit which will satisfy the requirement of a Type I permit at multiple venues for a period of six months. Applications for said permit must be accompanied by a valid fire suppression system test report, kitchen hood cleaning report, and proof of Class K fire extinguisher inspection. The operator must notify the Fire Code Official at least 72 hours in advance of each event; failure to do so will result in a late permit processing fee of $50. Mobile food trucks shall be subject to inspection at every event.

6. An event venue may apply for a cold spark machine permit which will satisfy the requirement of a Type 1 permit. A new permit must be obtained for each event, unless unit is owned and operated by said event venue. Sparkular and Pro X Blitzz machines must have a manufacturer’s certified operator present. A properly serviced and tagged class D extinguisher must be present regardless of manufacturer. Applications for cold spark permits must be accompanied by a certificate of liability insurance and a copy of the operator’s training certificate.

7. Any person who fails to obtain a permit prior to said activity shall be subject to the late permit processing fee of $50.

c. Request for Fire Code Status. Request for Fire Code Status, as required in N.J.A.C. 5:70-1.1 et seq., shall be obliged only after the completion of a fire safety inspection, the fee for which shall be fifty ($50.00) dollars.