The City of Effingham offers a variety of great benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and more. The City also offers longevity pay, holidays, paid time off, and other leave benefits.
The City Council meets formally on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5 p.m. Find specific meetings and agendas online.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which is formed by the incomplete combustion of fuels. When people are exposed to carbon monoxide gas, the carbon monoxide molecules will displace the oxygen in their bodies and lead to poisoning.
All vendors are required to have a working carbon monoxide detector. Cooking appliances, generators and vehicle exhaust can enter cooking areas and cause sickness from carbon monoxide poisoning. A carbon monoxide detector is designed to alert people to the presence of an increased amount of carbon monoxide before it reaches a deadly level.
All vendors need one (1) 10 lb ABC extinguisher for all events All grease-related cooking requires a Purple K or Class K extinguisher in addition to the above
Whether you need a hood or not depends upon which appliances you use. Contact us for specifications and requirements for your individual needs: Fire Prevention Division at 217-342-5300 extension 5365 Email Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Kulesza
Approved permits are valid for one (1) year from date of approval. You will receive a permit sticker which will expire at the end of 365 days. A renewal application and inspection will need to be completed for existing permits prior to the expiration date. The process for renewal is the same as applying for … Continued
The annual fee to apply for a permit is $100.00, payable by cash, check, or money order. We currently do not accept debit or credit cards. This fee must be paid at the time of the inspection.
Depending on the workload of involved staff, a permit is generally issued within a few days after the inspection. Please allow at least a week to obtain an approval after your application has been submitted.
A full inspection of all the components of your mobile business will be conducted, including: Trailer Truck Tent Wagon All other features, to include, but not limited to: Cooking areas and appliances Fire extinguishers Carbon monoxide detectors No smoking signs Liquid propane tanks Piping
