For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FATS, OILS, and GREASES. Organic polar compounds derived from animal and/ or plant sources that contain multiple carbon chain triglyceride molecules. These substances are detectable and measurable using analytical test procedures established in the United States Code of Federal Regulations 40 C.F.R. pt. 136, as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein as GREASE or GREASES.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. Those establishments primarily engaged in activities of preparing, serving, or otherwise making available for consumption by the public such as restaurants, commercial kitchens, caterers, hotels, schools, hospitals, prisons, correctional facilities, and care institutions. These establishments use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteing, rotisserie cooking, broiling (all methods), boiling, blanching, roasting, toasting, or poaching. Also included are infrared heating, searing, barbecuing, and any other food preparation activity that produces a hot, non-drinkable food product in or on a receptacle that requires washing.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR. A structure or device designed for the purpose of removing and preventing fats, oils, and grease from entering the sanitary sewer collection system. These devices are often below-ground units in outside areas and are built as two- or three-chamber baffled tanks.
GREASE TRAP. A device for separating and retaining waterborne greases and grease complexes prior to the wastewater exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. Such traps are typically compact under-the-sink units that are near food preparation areas.
MINIMUM DESIGN CAPABILITY. The design features of a grease interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively intercept and retain greases from grease-laden wastewaters discharged to the public sanitary sewer.
USER. Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the town who contributes, causes or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into sewers within the town's boundaries, including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
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