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Many mobile catering units will use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

If you are bringing these types of units onto your event site, you should be aware:

• LPG cylinders should be located in a well-ventilated position on firm, level ground at least 1 metre from buildings or boundaries, 2 metres from any building openings, drains or gullies, and 3 metres from other combustible, corrosive or oxidising materials (including other catering units)
• The cylinders should be secured to prevent tampering and positioned where they cannot easily be damaged
• The cylinders are stored with the valve upright
• All flexible tubing is kept to a minimum

If LPG is stored within a unit

If LPG is stored within a unit, it should be put in a compartment completely separated from the rest of the unit:

• The storage compartment for the LPG must be constructed of materials having at least a half hour fire resistance
• Sealed to prevent gas gaining access into the unit
• Of sufficient size to store all LPG cylinders including spares and constructed so that access can only be obtained from outside the unit
• Provided with ventilation openings at both high and low levels
• Secured to prevent tampering
• Be provided with a suitable means of securing the cylinders in an upright position

Appliances using LPG

All appliances using LPG should be:

• Serviced and tested every twelve months by a registered LPG engineer
• The LPG cylinder is inspected before, during and after filling and record of the inspection made against the cylinder registration number
• Warning notices are displayed indicating the presence of LPG
• All pipework should be supported every metre
• The unit has appropriate fire extinguishers and fire blankets
• Catering staff are familiar with emergency procedures and safe use of LPG
• The food business operator has carried out a fire risk assessment
• All fryers should be fitted with an automatic high temperature-limiting device (operates at a fat temperature of 250掳C or lower)