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FATS, OILS, AND GREASES
§ 53.75 PURPOSE.
   (A)   The intent of this subchapter is to aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and obstructions from contribution and accumulation of fats, oils, and greases into the sewer system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly food preparation and serving facilities.
   (B)   This subchapter shall also apply to persons or companies outside the town who are, by contract or agreement with the town, users of the town’s wastewater collection system or POTW. The Public Works Director and/or Town Manager shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 2-23-2009)
§ 53.76 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   COOKING ESTABLISHMENTS. Those establishments primarily engaged in activities of preparing, serving or otherwise making available for consumption foodstuff and that use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteing, rotisserie cooking, broillng (all methods), 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.
   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 by 40 C.F.R. 136 (Federal Register), as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein as “Grease” or “Greases.”
   GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR. A device for separating and retaining waterborne greases and grease complexes prior to wastewater exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. These devices also serve to collect settable 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.”
   USER. Any person or company, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the town, who contributes, causes, or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into the sanitary sewer system.
   VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY. Any commercial or industrial facility where automobiles, trucks or equipment are serviced or maintained, including garages, service stations, repair shops, oil lubrication shops, or similar establishments.
(Ord. passed 2-23-2009)
§ 53.77 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   No later than 1 year after adoption of this subchapter, all users shall install grease traps or interceptors designed to limit the introduction, contribution and discharge of greases into the town’s wastewater collection system or POTW. Grease traps and interceptors with appropriate sampling or inspection points shall be installed at the user’s expense whenever any user operates a commercial establishment, industrial establishment, or a cooking establishment. Grease traps and interceptors must have a minimum capacity of 1,000 gallons. No user shall allow wastewater discharge concentration from subject grease interceptor to exceed 200 mg/l (milligrams per liter), as identified by EPA Method 1664.
   (B)   Alternative methods of compliance by existing establishments may be approved by the town if the user demonstrates that compliance with this subchapter is impossible or impractical at the time of adoption of this subchapter as a result of limited space, production of waste grease, and taking into account the circumstances of the business’s operation. However, any such proposed alternative method of compliance will be required to meet the performance criteria specified in division (A) of this section, and the user must adequately demonstrate to the satisfaction of the town that the proposed alternative method will satisfy those performance criteria. In addition, any such alternative method must be cleaned at a more frequent interval than is required of grease traps and interceptors under § 53.79(A). Prior to approval of any such proposed alternative method of compliance, documentation of the proposed method’s actual performance criteria must be submitted to the town’s Public Works Director and/or Town Manager for review and approval.
   (C)   Grease traps and interceptors may also be required in other facilities such as schools, service stations, car washes, vehicle repair and lubrication facilities, nursing homes and any other facility that handles grease and which discharges wastewater containing grease into the town sewer collection system.
   (D)   Existing establishments with an existing grease interception system that does not meet the standards may be required to upgrade the system or may be allowed to continue use of the present system subject to requirements such as a clean-out frequency less than 90 days.
(Ord. passed 2-23-2009) Penalty, see § 53.99
§ 53.78 EXEMPTIONS.
   Upon prior written approval of the Public Works Director, establishments may be exempted from the requirements of this subchapter after an inspection of the subject premises and submission of adequate supporting documentation, as deemed necessary in the sole and absolute discretion of the Public Works Director and/or Town Manager. At a minimum, such supporting documentation shall include: blueprints of the subject premises, a full and detailed description of the operations and activities at the subject premises, and a full and detailed list of all potential sources of grease at the subject premises. Any exemption may be subject to revocation as a result of change in operations and/or activities at the subject establishment.
(Ord. passed 2-23-2009)
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