(A) Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Public Works Department, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units.
(B) All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Public Works Department, and shall always be located as to be readily and easily accessible for inspection and kept clean. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight, and equipped with easily removable covers that, when bolted in place, shall be gas-tight and watertight, and capable of the maximum flow rate of the pipe installed therein.
(C) Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be maintained by the owner, at his or her expense, in continuously efficient operation.
(D) The town may inspect the interceptors, separators or traps located on the property at any time,
(E) If the user is not maintaining the equipment, the town may clean the part of the sewerage system damaged by the owner and the user will be liable for any expense, including any cleaning, loss or damage to the sewerage system, in addition to the amount of any fines imposed under state or federal law.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 12-2-2019)