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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
BY-LAW NO. 36-2025
Being a By-law to licence, regulate and govern
refreshment vehicles within the Municipality of Thames Centre
(REFRESHMENT VEHICLE BY-LAW)
WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that the powers of The Corporation of The Municipality of Thames Centre,
shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-being
of persons and for the protection of persons and property, including consumer protection;
AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a local municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to public
nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of Council are or could become public
nuisances;
AND WHEREAS the provisions of Part IV of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25,
as amended, authorizes Council to licence, regulate and govern businesses and events
and that this authority includes but is not limited to: the power to issue licences, to impose
conditions on a licence, to revoke a licence, to suspend a licence, to regulate or govern
the place used in the carrying on of such businesses, and to prevent the carrying on of
such businesses without a licence;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons for services or
activities or done by or on behalf of it;
AND WHEREAS Section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may pass by-laws providing that a person who contravenes
a by-law of the municipality is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS Section 436 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality has the power to pass by-laws providing that the municipality
may enter on land at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to
determine whether or not a by-law of the municipality is being complied with;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre deems it necessary
to pass a by-law to licence, regulate and govern refreshment vehicles within the
Municipality of Thames Centre;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre
hereby enacts as follows:
1.0
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this By-law:
1.1
"Charitable Organization" shall mean a registered organization which is created
primarily for a charitable object or purpose in Ontario and is operated not for profit.
1.2
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of the Municipality of Thames Centre and shall include
the Deputy Clerk and/or delegate.
1.3
"Council" shall mean the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Thames
Centre.
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1.4
"Director of Community Services and Facilities" means the Municipality's Director
of Community Services and Facilities, or any employee of the Municipality acting
under his or her direction.
1.5
"Designated Property" shall mean a municipally owned property or location
approved by the Director of Community Services and Facilities, for a Refreshment
Vehicle.
1.6
"Eating Establishment" shall mean a building or part of a building where food is
offered for sale or sold to the public for consumption, and which has seating and
eating facilities. Such uses include a restaurant, ice cream parlour, tea or
lunchroom and/or coffee shop.
1.7
"Fire Chief" shall mean the Fire Chief of the Municipality of Thames Centre or an
authority having designation in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention
Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4.
1.8
"Licence" shall mean a licence issued under the provisions of this By-law.
1.9
"Licensee" shall mean the person, company or organization who is named on the
licence including the person who assumes the primary responsibility for
complying with this By-law.
1.10
"Medical Officer of Health" shall mean a Medical Officer of Health or Public Health
Inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7
1.11
"Municipality" shall mean The Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre.
1.12
"Officer" means an officer appointed by Council or through an authority of
applicable legislation, such as, but not limited to, By-law Compliance Officer, Fire
Prevention Officer, Building Inspector, Chief Building Official, and may include a
member of Ontario Provincial Police.
1.13
"Operate" shall mean the act of selling, offering for sale, or otherwise dispensing
of refreshments and "Operator" shall have a like meaning.
1.14
"Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean a vehicle, trailer or other food preparation
device which is transported from site to site, from which food is prepared therein
and made available to the general public but excludes ice cream bicycles and
produce stands.
1.15
"Refreshments" shall mean all food or beverages either prepared on site or pre-
packaged and intended for consumption by the public. Refreshments shall
include, but are not limited to, french fries, hamburgers, onion rings, pogos,
hotdogs, sausages, sandwiches, popcorn, ice cream, candy, confections, and
fresh produce.
1.16
"Road Authority" means the applicable road authority having jurisdiction in the
case of the Municipality being the Director of Public Works or any municipal
employee acting under his or her direction; or in the case of the County of
Middlesex being the County Engineer or any County employee acting under his
or her direction.
1.17
"Roadworthy" shall mean the Refreshment Vehicle complies with the requirements
of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 and is registered by the Ontario
Ministry of Transportation for operation on a public highway.
1.18
"Waste" shall mean food, disposable eating utensils, paper, wooden, cardboard,
plastic, glass, metal products or any other materials or refuse used in or generated
by the preparation, serving or consumption of the food or beverages offered for sale
from a Refreshment Vehicle.
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2.0
General Provisions
2.1
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle on municipal property unless the
Operator has obtained a licence for said Vehicle, as issued under the provisions of
this By-law.
2.2
The term of each Licence shall either be from the first (1st) day of January to the
thirty-first (31st) day of December of the year; or for a specified period of three (3)
consecutive days, as indicated in the submitted application (Schedule "A" to this
By-law).
2.3
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle on municipal property without
written consent from the Director of Community Services and Facilities or
designate.
2.4
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle without affixing a licence, issued
under the provisions of this By-law, in a visible location on said Vehicle.
2.5
Any written decision of the Municipality's By-law Compliance Officer to refuse,
suspend or revoke a License may appeal to Council by filing, in writing, an appeal
with the Clerk within ten (10) days of the said decision being provided. All
decisions made by Council on these matters shall be final.
2.6
No license issued under the provisions of this By-law shall be transferred,
assigned or sold.
2.7
All applications for a Refreshment Vehicle license shall comply with the insurance
provisions outlined in the "Insurance and Indemnification" Section of this By-law.
3.0
General Exemptions
3.1
Refreshment Vehicles attending private events are exempt from the requirements
of this By-law, provided that these are located on private property.
3.2
Where permission has been granted by the Director of Community Services and
Facilities or designate, to operate a Refreshment Vehicle through a separate
agreement, the provisions of this by-law do not apply.
3.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a Licence shall not be required
to operate a Refreshment Vehicle if part of the Dorchester or Thorndale Annual
Fall Fairs.
3.4
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to Registered Charitable
Organizations, operating in connection with a community or charitable fundraising
event, provided that written approval has been obtained by the Municipality.
4.0
Application Requirements
4.1
Every owner of a Refreshment Vehicle shall apply for a licence, as required by this
By-law, and shall file a completed application in the form prescribed (Schedule "A"
to this By-law) and any other information or documentation requested by the By-
law Compliance Officer and shall pay the approved fee set forth in the current
Fees & Charges By-law, as amended. Acceptance of licence fee does not
constitute approval of the application or oblige the Municipality to issue a licence.
4.2
No fee pursuant to Section 6.1 shall be pro-rated for a portion of the year and the
fee is non-refundable.
4.3
The Applicant for every licence shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
or have written consent from a parent or guardian.
4.4
Every application for a Refreshment Vehicle Licence shall include the following:
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4.4.1 Completed Application Form (Schedule "A" to this By-law)
4.4.2 Required Licence fee for the applied-for term (annual or three (3) consecutive
days), in accordance with the Municipality's current Fees and Charges By-
law;
4.4.3 A photocopy of the current motor vehicle registration related to the proposed
Refreshment Vehicle;
4.4.4 A photograph of the Refreshment Vehicle;
4.4.5 A current proof of inspection and approval in writing from any valid Ontario
Public Health Unit within the last three (3) months;
4.4.6 Written approval by the Municipality's Fire Chief or designate, having
inspected the Refreshment Vehicle within the last three (3) months of the
application and confirming that it meets the applicable sections of the
Ontario Fire Code;
4.4.7 Approved Mobile Food Service Equipment Inspection Self-Checklist from
the Thames Centre Fire Department (Schedule "B" to this By-law);
4.4.8 Proof of Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) Field Approval for
all equipment and appliances that are not approved by the Canadian
Standard Association or the Underwriter Laboratories of Canada;
4.4.9 Proof of propane inspection by a certified gas fitter, if applicable;
4.4.10 Proof of Insurance as specified under the "Insurance and Indemnification"
Section of this By-law.
4.4.11 A copy of a menu for food, refreshments and confections served.
5.0
Location and Operation Requirements
5.1
No person shall locate a Refreshment Vehicle in such a manner that it
unreasonably confines, impedes or presents a hazard to pedestrians or other
users of a sidewalk, boulevard, multi-use pathway, un-traveled portion of a
municipal road allowance or municipal park.
5.2
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle overnight between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5.3
No person shall equip a licensed Refreshment Vehicle with any sounding device,
loudspeakers, amplifiers or other hailing devices for the purpose of attracting
patrons.
5.4
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle closer than 30 metres to a
property line of any existing Eating Establishment located in the Municipality.
Should the operator of a Refreshment Vehicle wish to locate the said Vehicle
closer than 30 metres to an existing Eating Establishment, written consent from the
owner of the said restaurant shall be filed with the By-law Compliance Officer.
5.5
No person shall locate or operate a Refreshment Vehicle on a sidewalk or boulevard
adjacent to the traveled portion of a public highway.
5.6
No person shall locate a Refreshment Vehicle within three (3) metres of any building
or structure.
5.7
No personal shall locate a Refreshment Vehicle within thirty (30) metres of a
refueling station or volatile environment.
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5.8
No person shall use a power fuel generator in conjunction with a Refreshment
Vehicle except as permitted below:
5.8.1 When a power outage has occurred in the area and beyond the control of
the Licensee which directly affects the operation of the Refreshment
Vehicle.
5.8.2 When a proposed Licensee applies for the use of a power fuel generator as
the main power source, such generator specifications shall have a
maximum decibel rating of 60dB and,
5.8.3 When a generator is used in conjunction as the power source, the
generator shall be situated no closer to any buildings, property lines, or
businesses than any Refreshment Vehicle is permitted.
5.9
No person shall connect a Refreshment Vehicle to a municipal utility source.
5.10
Every person shall ensure that at least one (1) container for recyclable materials
and one (1) waste receptacles, each with self-closing lids are provided in
accessible locations in the immediate vicinity of the Refreshment Vehicle, and
such containers shall be kept in a clean sanitary condition.
5.11
Every person shall ensure that all waste generated by the operation of the
Refreshment Vehicle is disposed of in accordance with the Municipality's waste
management regulations and at the expense of the Licensee. The placing of any
refuse by the Licensee in a waste and/or recycling receptacle located on property
owned by the Municipality is prohibited.
5.12
Every person shall dispose of gray water, grease and garbage in a sanitary
manner satisfactory to the Municipality.
5.13
Every person shall ensure that the waste and recycling receptacles are emptied at
least once a day.
5.14
Every person shall ensure that the Refreshment Vehicle, all accessories and
equipment shall be kept in good repair and at all times in a clean and sanitary
condition.
5.15
Every person shall ensure that:
5.15.1.1 No person other than an employee of the Licensee shall operate the
Refreshment Vehicle;
5.15.1.2 Any employee (operator) shall be adequately trained in the safe
operation of the Refreshment Vehicle and equipment;
5.15.1.3 All employees shall be familiar with the regulations governing this By-
law; and
5.15.1.4 Any operator or employee under their control, management or
supervision does not breach any of the provision of this By-law.
5.16
Every person shall ensure that all conditions imposed by the Municipality's Fire
Chief and the Medical Officer of Health or Public Health Inspector, shall be
adhered to at all times.
5.17
Every person shall comply with all other applicable Municipal and Provincial
regulations.
5.18
Every person shall comply with the following Refreshment Vehicle requirements:
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5.18.1 The Refreshment Vehicle may be operated as a fully mobile unit offering
refreshments for sale to the general public.
5.18.2 No Refreshment Vehicle shall interfere with the normal movement of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic and the maintenance of the sidewalks and
streets in the Municipality.
5.18.3 The power for the Refreshment Vehicle shall be supplied by the licensee
and the licensee shall be responsible for the cost of the power.
5.18.4 No Refreshment Vehicles shall remain on any site except during the hours
of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. and must be removed from the site at the end of
each day.
5.19
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any person may make
application to the Municipality's By-law Compliance Officer to request an
exemption to the hour of operation limits in regards to Section 5.2 and Section
5.18.4 of this By-law by following the same exemption procedure as outlined in the
Municipality's Noise By-law currently in effect; and, furthermore, any exemption
request to this By-law shall also require an exemption from said Noise By-law.
6.
Insurance and Indemnification
6.1
The Applicant and Licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Municipality its
elected officials, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all
claims, actions, causes of action, applications, suits, regulatory prosecutions,
losses, costs demands, expenses, taxes, penalties, fines, administrative penalties,
liabilities, judgments, damages (including, without limitation court costs and
reasonable legal fees) which may arise either directly or indirectly by reason of the
operation of the Refreshment Vehicle, or taking any other action or obligation that
may be associated with the Refreshment Vehicle of every nature and kind
whatsoever and/or directly or indirectly related to the Refreshment Vehicle
including but not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, property
damage, destruction of property, loss of revenue, business losses, and/or
Licensee's not complying with all applicable laws. This indemnity shall be in
addition to and not in lieu of any insurance to be provided by the Licensee in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Licence. This clause shall survive
any termination of the Licence.
6.2
Commercial General Liability
6.2.1 The Applicant and Licensee for a Refreshment Vehicle shall, at their
expense obtain and keep in force during the term of the license,
Commercial General Liability Insurance satisfactory to the Municipality and
underwritten by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the Province of
Ontario. The policy shall provide coverage for Bodily Injury, Property
Damage and Personal Injury and shall include but not be limited to:
6.2.2 A limit of liability of not less than $5,000,000/occurrence with an aggregate
of not less than $5,000,000;
6.2.3 Add the Municipality as an additional insured with respect to the operations
of the Named Insured;
6.2.4 The policy shall contain a provision for cross liability and severability of
interest in respect of the Named Insured;
6.2.5 Non-owned automobile coverage with a limit not less than $5,000,000 and
shall include contractual non-owned coverage (SEF 96); Coverage to
include damage caused by operating or moving vehicles;
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6.2.6 Products and completed operations coverage;
6.2.7 Broad Form Property Damage;
6.2.8 Contractual Liability;
6.2.9 The policy shall provide 30 days prior notice of cancellation to the
Municipality of Thames Centre.
6.3
Automobile Insurance
Standard Form Automobile Liability Insurance that complies with all requirements
of the current legislation of the Province of Ontario, having an inclusive limit of not
less than $5,000,000 per occurrence for Third Party Liability, in respect of the use
or operation of vehicles owned, operated or leased by the Contractor.
6.4
Proof of Insurance
6.4.1 Every person shall provide proof of insurance upon request.
7.
Fire Prevention Requirements
7.1
All cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems are installed and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 96 "Standard for Ventilation Control and
Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations".
7.2
Maintenance reports relating to fire protection equipment, including exhaust
system cleaning is maintained for the Refreshment Vehicle and shall be made
available upon request.
7.3
A minimum 2A:10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher is provided unobstructed,
maintained and readily available. For those Refreshment Vehicles that are
cooking food that releases grease-laden vapors, a "K" class fire extinguisher is
also required;
7.4
General fire safety practices are observed at all times including but not limited
to; exits being kept clear and accessible, combustible materials are minimized,
and clutter is kept to a reasonable and safe level;
7.5
The installation, use and storage of propane or gas-fired systems shall have an
inspection certificate provide by a Technical Standards & Safety Authority
(TSSA) inspector or approved contractor and be valid for the year in which the
permit is issued.
8.
Inspection and Enforcement
8.1
Any person to whom a license has been issued pursuant to this By-law
shall permit any Officer, acting reasonably, at any reasonable time, to
inspect the Refreshment Vehicle for which the license was issued as well as
the equipment and other personal property used or kept for hire in
connection with the carrying on of the licensed business.
8.2
No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee and/or agent of
the Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this by-law
8.3
No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
Officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this by-law.
8.4
Every person shall comply with any order or notice issued under the authority of
this By-law.
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9.
Penalties
9.1
Every person who contravenes any of the provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence, is subject to the penalties as prescribed in the Provincial Offences Act,
R.S.O. 1990 Ch. P.33, as amended, and subject to the fines noted under Schedule
"C" of this By-law or by suspension or revocation of any Licence issued under this
By-law.
9.2
The Municipality reserves the right to refuse, suspend or revoke a Licence.
9.3
All provisions of this By-law may be enforced by the Municipality's By-law
Compliance Officer.
10.
Miscellaneous
10.1
That By-law No. 52-2021, being a by-law to license and regulate refreshment
vehicles, is hereby repealed.
10.2
That this by-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of final passing
thereof.
10.3
This by-law shall be known as the "Refreshment Vehicle By-law".
READ a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 12th day of May, 2025.
READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 12th day of May, 2025.
Mayor, S. McMillan
Clerk, J. Nethercott
Schedule "A"
By-law No. 36-2025
Refreshment Vehicle Licence Application
Applicant Information:
Registered Name of Business: ________________________________________________
Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________________
Address of Applicant: _______________________________________________________
Operating Business Address: _________________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different): _________________________________________________
Postal Code: ________________ Phone (Res.): ____________ (Bus): ________________
Refreshment Vehicle Information:
Types of Cooking Units:
Propane
Natural Gas
Electricity
Other: ___________
Will a Generator be Used:
Yes
No
Specify: Make: ______________ Model: ______________ Decibel Level: _____________
Type of Food Being Served: _________________________________________________
Proposed Food Being Served: ________________________________________________
Proposed Location of Vehicle: ________________________________________________
Days of Operation: ______________________ Hours of Operation: __________________
Term of Licence:
$190 - Annual (January 1st to December 31st of each calendar year)
$60 - 3-Day Period (please specify consecutive dates): __________________________
I have attached the following supporting documentation:
Licence Fee
Photocopy of current motor vehicle
registration
Photograph of Refreshment Vehicle
Proof of propane inspection by a
certified gas fitter (if applicable)
Current proof of inspection and approval
in writing from any valid Ontario Public
Health Unit (within the last 3 months)
Written approval by Thames Centre's
Fire Chief or designate, having
Approved Mobile Food Service
Equipment Inspection Self-Checklist
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 36-2025
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completed the inspection within the last
3 months) and confirming it meets the
applicable sections of Ontario Fire Code
Proof of Technical Standards and
Safety Authority (TSSA) Field Approval
for all equipment and applicants that are
not approved by the Canadian Standard
Association or the Underwriter
Laboratories of Canada
from the Thames Centre Fire
Department (Schedule "B" to By-law No.
36-2025)
A copy of a menu for food, refreshments
and confections served
Proof of Insurance
Written approval by Thames Centre's
Director of Community Services and
Facilities or designate in writing
The Applicant certifies that:
- The information provided in this application is true and correct.
- Failure to provide compete or accurate information may delay the licensing process.
- The provision of false information in this application may result in the revocation of
any licence issued, in addition to potential fines.
- It is the Applicant's responsibility to ensure all by-laws, statutes and regulations are
complied with at all times.
Applicant Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if Applicant under 18): ______________ Date: ____________
Notice of Collection of Personal Information
The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the
Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used to process your application for a Refreshment Vehicle
Licence. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the Clerk's Department -
4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON, N0L 1G3. (519) 268-7334
[email protected]
For Office Use Only: Date Application Received: _______________
Comments: _______________________________________________________
Approval Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________________
Schedule "B" to
By-law No. 36-2025
Thames Centre Fire Department
Mobile Food Service Equipment Self-Inspection Checklist
Notice of Collection of Personal Information:
Personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Municipal Act, 2001. The delegate's
information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general
public, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This
information is collected and maintained for the purposes of preparing an agenda for Council. Questions or
concerns about the collection of this information can be directed to the Clerk at 4305 Hamilton Road,
Dorchester ON N0L 1G3, Phone: 519-268-7334 ext 254 or [email protected]
Applicant Name *
Date *
Application Type *
Section A - General
Applies to ALL food service equipment
All documents have the name of the business, name of the owner of the vehicle and the name of the
operator of the vehicle and are in your possession *
Contact phone numbers and emails if you need to be contacted for any matter relating to fire safety are
readily available *
A clear description of where the mobile food/beverage truck will be located (as provided to you by
municipal staff) is available *
General Food Service Equipment
Yes
Yes
Yes
Must possess a current certificate from TSSA that an inspection has been carried out and that the
appliances and vehicle are acceptable to be operated *
The appliance serial number is in a visible location and legible for inspectors *
The vehicle appliance manufacturer name is clearly visible and legible for inspectors *
Vehicle must contain a charged portable fire extinguisher of a 3A 20BC or higher rating *
Equipment cooking with grease, oils or fats must be accompanied by a "Class K" type of portable
extinguisher that is a 40BC rating *
All portable extinguishers have been serviced in the past 12 months by a portable extinguisher company.
Provide inspection report *
Cooking appliances have been cleaned and are free of grease build-up or food remnants. Provide
inspection report *
Owner, operator or other workers on these mobile vehicles are knowledgeable in the use of portable fire
extinguishers and of manually discharging the fixed extinguish system if it fails to discharge *
Section B - Commercial Cooking/Fire Suppression Systems
Applies only to mobile food service equipment requiring NFPA 96 guidelines (commercial cooking range hood
systems with fire suppression systems)
Cooking operations producing smoke or grease laden vapors must be provided with fire extinguishing
equipment, a hood, and ventilation system installed in accordance with NFPA 96 "Standard for
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations".
All cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems are installed and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 96 "Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations" *
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fire extinguishing equipment provided to cooking operations producing smoke or grease laden vapors
is maintained by certified contractors semi-annually in accordance with NFPA 96.
Maintenance reports relating to fire protection equipment, including exhaust system cleaning is
maintained for the Mobile Food Outlet and shall be made available upon request; *
Hoods, exhaust ducts, and all parts forming the ventilation system provided to cooking operations
producing smoke or grease laden vapors is cleaned at frequencies in accordance with NFPA 96.
A minimum 2A:10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher is provided unobstructed, maintained and readily
available. For those Mobile Food Outlets that are cooking food that releases grease-laden vapors, a "K"
class fire extinguisher is also required; *
Cooking operations producing smoke or grease laden vapors must be provided with a class-k portable
fire extinguisher that is maintained annually in accordance with NFPA 10.
Generally fire safety practices are observed at all times including but not limited to; exits being kept clear
and accessible, combustible materials are minimized, and clutter is kept to a reasonable and safe level; *
The installation, use and storage of propane or gas-fired systems shall have an inspection certificate
provide by a Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) inspector or approved contractor and be
valid for the year in which the permit is issued. *
Comments
I/We the individual completing this survey hereby acknowledge and declare that; *
The information contained in this form is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge
Failure to provide complete or accurate information may delay the licensing process
Applicant Name *
Applicant Signature *
Business Name *
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Business Address *
Business Phone/Email *
This self-inspection checklist consists of excerpts from the Ontario Fire Code and does not imply or limit the
responsibility of the owner or owner's representative to carry out all the provisions of the Ontario Fire Code.
If you have any questions, please direct them to:
Jacques Boutros, Fire Inspection Officer
[email protected]
(519) 666-0190 ext. 5246
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May 26, 2025
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Greetings,
Re: Set Fines - Provincial
Offences
Act-- Part 1 By-law 36-2025,
Refreshment Vehicle By-Law
Enclosed
herewith
is the Part
1 original
Order and original
schedule
of set fines for
the above referenced
Bylaw, the Bylaw indicated
in the schedules.
The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form of wording
used to describe the offences.
Please ensure that a copy of the said documents
is forwarded to your local
Provincial Offences Court together with a certified copy of the Bylaw.
Yours truly,
M. Edward Graham
Regional
Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice
Encl.
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ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
PROVINCIAL
OFFENCES
ACT
PART
I
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act and
the rules for the Ontario
Court of Justice that the amount
set opposite
each
of the offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial Statutes
and Regulations thereunder and By- law 36- 2025 of the Municipality of
Thames
Centre attached
hereto
are the set fines
for those
offences. This
Order is to take effect May 26, 2025.
Dated at London
this 26' h day of May 2025.
7z2-/-,? aw
Edward
Graham
Regional
Senior
Justice
Ontario
Court of Justice
By- law 36- 2025: Refreshment Vehicle By-law
Schedule " C"
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
Part
1 Set Fine Schedule
Provincial
Offences
Act
ITEM
COLUMN
1
COLUMN
2
COLUMN 3
Short
Form Wording
Provision
creating
Set Fine*
or defining offense
1
Operate
a refreshment vehicle without a licence
Section
2. 1
400. 00
Operate
a Refreshment
Vehicle
without
written
2
authorization from the Director of Community
Section
2. 3
300. 00
Services
and Facilities
or designate.
Operate a Refreshment vehicle without affixing a
3
Section 2. 4
50. 00
licence
in a visible location
Operate a Refreshment vehicle in a way that
4
presents
a hazard to, or impedes pedestrians
on
Section
5. 1
300. 00
sidewalk
or boulevard
5
Operate
a Refreshment
Vehicle
between the hours
Section 5. 2
300. 00
of 11 . 00 p. m. and 7. 00 a. m.
6
Operate
refreshment vehicle
within 30 metres of an
Section 5. 4
300. 00
eating establishment
7
Locate
a Refreshment
Vehicle
within three ( 3)
Section
5. 6
300. 00
metres of any building or structure
Schedule " C" to By- law No. 36- 2025
Page 2
8
Locate
a Refreshment
Vehicle
within 30 metres of
Section 5. 7
400. 00
a refueling station or volatile environment
9
Improper
use of a generator
Section
5. 8
300. 00
10
Connect
a Refreshment Vehicle to a Municipal
Section 5. 9
300. 00
utility source
11
Failure
to dispose of refuse
Section 5. 11
150. 00
12
Failure to dispose of gray water, grease
and
Section 5. 12
150. 00
garbage
13
Failure
to ensure
waste and recycling
receptacles
Section
5. 13
150. 00
are emptied once per day
14
Failure
to keep the site in a clean and sanitary
Section
5. 14
150. 00
condition
15
Failure to provide proof of insurance
Section
6. 4. 1
150. 00
16
Obstruct
or hinder and officer
Section
8. 2
750. 00
17
Provide false information/ statement
Section 8. 3
750. 00
18
Failure to comply with a notice or order
Section
8. 4
750. 00
Each fine is listed per offence
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 9 of By- law No. 36- 2025, a certified copy of which
has been filed.