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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 12.5-621 ADDITIONAL PRETREATMENT MEASURES.
   (a)   When necessary to prevent interference, pass through or sanitary sewer overflow the director may require users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage waste streams from industrial waste streams, and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and to determine the user’s compliance with the requirements of this article.
   (b)   The director may require any person discharging into the POTW to install and maintain, on their property and at their expense, a suitable storage and flow-control structure to ensure equalization of flow. A wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization.
   (c)   A user shall provide grease traps and/or grit traps when, in the opinion of the city, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater.
      (1)   Grease and grit traps shall not be required for residential users.
      (2)   Grease and grit traps shall be of a type and a capacity approved by the city and shall be located so that they are easily accessible for cleaning, maintenance and inspection. The installation of grease traps and grit traps shall comply with the requirements of the plumbing code.
      (3)   Grease and grit traps shall be inspected, cleaned and repaired regularly, as needed, by the user at the user’s expense.
      (4)   Article VII of this chapter provides additional requirements for the use, servicing and maintenance of grease and grit traps. The wastes regulated by Article VII do not include hazardous waste and Class 1 nonhazardous industrial solid waste.
   (d)   The director may require users with the potential to discharge flammable substances to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection meter.
(Ord. 12274, § 1, passed 11-28-1995)
§ 12.5-622 ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE/SLUG CONTROL PLANS.
   The director shall evaluate whether each SIU needs an accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan or other action to control slug discharges at the time of SIU determination, or at least by the first year. All the activities associated with slug control evaluation and results are to be kept in the industrial user file. The director may require any user to develop, submit for approval and implement such a plan or take such other action that may be necessary to control slug discharges. Alternatively, the director may develop such a plan for any user. An accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan shall, at a minimum, include the:
   (a)   Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
   (b)   Description of stored chemicals;
   (c)   Procedures for immediately notifying the director of any accidental or slug discharge, as required by § 12.5-656 of this article; and
   (d)   Procedures as needed to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants, including solvents and/or measures and equipment for emergency response.
(Ord. 12274, § 1, passed 11-28-1995; Ord. 20043-01-2012, § 8, passed 1-10-2012)
§ 12.5-623 HAULED SEPTAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
   (a)   Septage and chemical toilet waste.
      (1)   Hauled septage and chemical toilet waste shall not be discharged into the POTW except at such locations as are designated by the director, and at such times as are established by the director.
      (2)   The director may collect samples of each hauled load to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The director may require the hauler to provide a waste analysis of any load prior to discharge.
   (b)   Additional regulations. Article VII of this chapter provides additional regulations for the generation, transportation and disposal of liquid waste.
   (c)   Industrial solid waste.
      (1)   In order to ensure that trucked industrial solid waste is not being discharged into the POTW, the director may require any user who generates such waste to report the type and amount of the waste, and the location and manner of its disposal.
      (2)   A person commits an offense if the person generates industrial solid waste and knowingly fails to make reports as required by the director pursuant to subsection (c)(1) above.
(Ord. 12274, § 1, passed 11-28-1995)
§§ 12.5-624—12.5-629 RESERVED.
DIVISION 4: WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
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