No FSE shall discharge, or cause to be discharged any wastewater from an FSE directly or indirectly into the sewer system without first registering with the town.
(A) Registration process. All FSEs shall complete, sign and submit to the Superintendent a FOG registration certificate (certificate) application on the form provided by the Superintendent, accompanied by the appropriate fees as listed in the wastewater utility rate ordinance.
(1) Application information. All FSEs are required to register their establishments with the town. The certificate application shall be completed and filed with the town prior to commencing or continuing discharges or food preparation activities. The applicable fees shall accompany the submission of the application. The applicant shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information at a minimum:
(a) FSE, name, physical and business address, telephone number, name and contact information for the authorized representative of FSE and a designated facility contact;
(b) Date of construction of any building, structure, facility or installation that is discharging or may discharge pollutants to the WWTP;
(c) Facility information, including, but not limited to:
1. Types of kitchen equipment utilized;
2. Number of meals served or products created;
3. Seating capacity;
4. Hours of operation;
5. Description of FSE operation;
6. Cuisine (menu); and
7. Service activities or clients using the applicant’s services.
(d) Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, sewer connections, FOG control devices or other pretreatment equipment and appurtenances by size and location and a current water use schematic;
(e) Name, address and telephone number of property owner or lessor and the property manager where the FSE is located; and
(f) Any other information as specified in the application form.
(2) Certificate application submission time frames.
(a) New source FSEs shall submit complete certificate applications with associated fees and documents to the town no less than 30 calendar days prior to commencing food preparation activities.
(b) Existing source FSEs shall submit complete certificate applications with associated fees and documents within 90 calendar days of the effective date of this chapter.
(3) Signatories to certificate applications. All certificate applications shall be signed by the authorized representative of the FSE.
(4) Application review and approval.
(a) After submission of the certificate application the town will review the application and will schedule an initial inspection with the FSE.
(b) After initial inspection the FSE will receive notification of its category and applicable requirements outlined in this chapter.
(c) The certificate will be issued once compliance with this chapter has been verified by final inspection.
(5) Certificate duration.
(a) Certificates must be renewed every three years.
(b) Renewal applications must be submitted 180 calendar days prior to the expiration of the current Certificate.
(6) Non-transferability of certificates.
(a) Certificates issued under this chapter are for a specific food service establishment, for a specific operation and create no vested rights.
(b) No registered holder shall assign, transfer or sell any certificate issued under this chapter.
(7) Continuation of expired certificate. An expired certificate will continue to be effective and enforceable until the certificate is reissued if:
(a) The FSE has submitted a complete certificate application at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of the FSE’s existing certificate; and
(b) The failure to reissue the certificate, prior to expiration of the previous certificate, is not due to any act or failure to act on the part of the FSE.
(B) Transfers of ownership and remodeling. All FSEs shall notify the Director when ownership of the FSE changes or any remodeling or improvements are undertaken.
(1) Transfer of ownership. Transfer of ownership will render the current certificate null and void. The new owner shall complete a new application describing any changes that could affect the FOG discharge category (see § 56.07(B)) that was assigned to the establishment under its previous ownership. The new owner shall notify the utility within 15 calendar days after taking ownership.
(2) Remodeling.
(a) Existing FSEs proposing remodeling shall be required to notify the Utility within 15 calendar days prior to the commencement of the work.
(b) Any existing entity that expands or renovates its operations to include an FSE shall be required to notify the utility within 15 calendar days prior to the commencement of the work.
(C) Best management practices. All FSEs shall implement best management practices in its operation to minimize the discharge of FOG to the sewer system. Detailed requirements for best management practices can be found in the FOG registration packet. This may include kitchen practices and employee training that is essential to minimize FOG discharge.
(D) Proper disposal or recycling. All FSEs shall properly store and recycle or dispose of FOG diverted from their liquid sanitary wastewater in accordance with all laws and regulations applicable to such storage, recycling and disposal.
(Ord. 1997-T-04, passed 11-11-1997) Penalty, see § 10.99