101.05 EXEMPTION FROM GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT FOR EXISTING FACILITIES.
The requirements of Section 101.04 shall not apply to that portion of a building or facility within which an FSE is in existence on the effective date if:
1.   The FSE has an existing grease interceptor or grease trap in place as of the effective date and provided that (a) the owner or occupant of the FSE continues to use the interceptor or trap, (b) the interceptor or trap is of sufficient capacity and design, and (c) the interceptor or trap is operated and maintained so as to comply with FOG discharge limits; and
2.   Any repair, remodeling or renovation of the wastewater plumbing system in the existing FSE involves only (a) the repair of leaks or the clearing of stoppages in drains, soil, waste or vent piping, or (b) the removal and reinstallation of a sink, toilet or hot water heater; provided that such work does not involve replacement, rearrangement or moving of wastewater pipes, floor sinks, drainage fixtures or grease traps; and
3.   None of the following conditions are present:
   A.   A building or facility exists on the effective date and is thereafter expanded or renovated, or a portion thereof, to include an FSE where such FSE did not previously exist; or
   B.   An FSE exists on the effective date within a building or facility , or portion of a building or facility, and application is thereafter made for a building permit(s) for such building or facility with valuation of $50,000 or more within a twelve (12) month period; or
   C.   A building or facility, or portion thereof, that contained an FSE on the effective date but in which an FSE ceases to operate for one year or more, as determined by Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau records.
(Ord. 1662 - Jul. 10 Supp.)