(a) Fats, Oils, and Greases. Organic 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 40 CFR 136, as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein as “Grease” or “Greases”.
(b) Grease Trap Interceptor. 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. These devises also serve to collect solids, generated by and from food preparation activities, prior to the water exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. Grease Traps and Interceptors are sometimes referred to herein as “Grease Interceptors”.
(c) Cooking Establishments. Those establishments primarily engaged in activities of preparing, serving, or otherwise making available for consumption foodstuffs and use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteeing, rotisserie cooking, broiling, 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 receptacle that requires washing.
(d) Non-Cooking Establishments. Those establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of precooked foodstuffs that do not include any form of cooking. These include cold dairy and frozen foodstuff preparation and serving establishments.
(e) Minimum Design Capability. The design features of a Grease Interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively intercept and retain Grease from grease-laden wastewater discharged to the sanitary sewer.
(f) User. Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the Village, who contributes, causes or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into the Village Sewer system, including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
(Ord. 2004-2051. Passed 9-23-04.)