(A) Installation of FOG control devices.
(1) New FSEs established in a new building. All new FSEs established in a newly constructed building shall be required to install a FOG control device in accordance with state and local requirements.
(2) New FSEs established in an existing building. All new FSEs established in an existing building shall be required to have FOG control devices in accordance with state and local requirements.
(3) Existing FSEs. Existing FSEs that have ongoing non-compliance issues may be required to install new or additional FOG control devices.
(4) The control device shall be located as close to the source of fat, oil, grease as possible. The placement of the control device shall allow the cover to be visible at all times and easily removable for cleaning. Clearances shall be such that with the cover removed, the internal baffling can be serviced and all wetted surfaces are visible.
(B) Variance from FOG control device installation requirements. An FSE may apply to the Control Authority for a variance if the FSE:
(1) Is unable to install a FOG control device as required by this subchapter; or
(2) Has an existing FOG control device that is proven to be effective in preventing the release of FOG in the POTW as determined by visual or analytical monitoring.
(3) Maintenance of FOG control devices. When cleaning FOG control devices, all fats, oils, grease, water and solids in the control device must be removed. The materials removed during the cleaning process may not be returned to the grease control device.
(C) Control manhole requirements. An FSE that makes a new connection or modifies an existing connection to the POTW shall install a control manhole, unless the Director determines that a control manhole is not required.
(D) Monitoring. All FSEs may be subject to monitoring to determine compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Monitoring may be conducted by analytical monitoring or visual monitoring. In all cases, analytical monitoring is preferred, however, when analytical monitoring is not an option, visual monitoring may be employed.
(2) Visual monitoring. The Director may conduct visual monitoring at the sole expense of the FSE to observe the actual conditions of the FSE's sewer lateral or downstream sewer. Visual monitoring may include visual observation or televising of sewer lines and manholes.
(E) Record keeping. Each FSE shall maintain all required records onsite for no less than 3 years from the effective date of the certificate. This includes, but is not limited to records of cleaning and maintenance of grease control devices, grease dumpsters and training related to FOG.
(F) Grease control device maintenance records. The user shall maintain a written maintenance record for each grease control device for a period of at least 3 years from the date the service is performed. All such records shall be available for inspection by city personnel at all times. In the case of locations with more than 1 grease control device, a separate maintenance record shall be generated for each device located on the premises. These records shall include:
(1) Food service establishment name and physical location;
(2) Date of service;
(3) Time of service;
(4) Name and affiliation of individual performing grease control device service;
(5) Nature of the service;
(6) The individual levels or volume of:
1. Floating FOG;
2. Water; and
3. Solids before removal;
(7) Identification of the facility where the waste hauler will dispose of the waste;
(8) Any maintenance issues identified during the inspection and records of any maintenance performed on the grease control device;
(9) Dated signature of personnel confirming service completion;
(10) Any other information required by the director of engineering.
(G) Reporting.
(1) Each FSE shall submit to the utility a copy of its maintenance records relating to its FOG control device upon request by the Director or control authority.
(2) The Director or control authority may require periodic reporting regarding best management practices.
(3) Other reports may be required such as compliance schedule progress reports and any other reports deemed reasonably appropriate by the Director or control authority.
(Ord. 5434, passed 4-6-2015; Am. Ord. 5745, passed 7-1-2019)