(A) Fats, oil, grease, lint or sand interceptors shall be provided for laundries, restaurants, service stations, auto repair shops, carwashes and other facilities when, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing fats, oils or grease in excessive amounts or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units.
(B) All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Public Works Director and shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
(C) All interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials. They shall be of substantial construction, designed to withstand anticipated internal and external pressures, watertight and equipped with easily removable covers. When bolted covers are required, they shall be gastight and watertight. Grease and oil interceptors shall be capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature.
(D) All grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner at his or her expense. The owner shall keep written records and documentation of all cleaning, repair, calibration and maintenance required to demonstrate compliance with this section. Records shall be kept at the facility for a minimum of 3 years and be made available for inspection and review upon request.
(Ord. 04-578, passed 7-22-2004; Am. Ord. 2022-913, passed 2-22-2022)