In the interpretation and application of this Section the following words and phrases shall have the indicated meanings:
COOKING ESTABLISHMENTS. Establishments which are primarily engaged in activities of preparing, serving, or otherwise making available for consumption foodstuffs and which use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteing, 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 a receptacle that requires washing. COOKING ESTABLISHMENTS do not include those establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of pre-cooked foodstuffs that do not include any form of cooking, nor do cooking establishments include cold dairy and frozen foodstuff preparation and serving establishments.
EPA 2 PROCEDURE FORMULA. (# of seats)X(storage factor-SF)X1/2 # of hours open = interceptor volume (gal)
Storage Factor | SF |
0—8 hours/day | 1 |
8—16 hours/day | 2 |
16—24 hours/day | 3 |
Example: 50 seat restaurant open 24 hours/day - calculation: (50)X(3)X 1/2 (24)=1,800 gal interceptor | |
EXISTING STRUCTURES. Any structure constructed prior to July 1, 2005 for which no structural renovation or addition has been made subsequent to August 1, 2005.
FOOD WASTE GRINDER OR DISPOSAL. A device which shreds or grinds up solid or semi-solid waste materials into smaller portions.
GREASE. Organic polar compounds derived from animal and/or plant sources that contain multiple carbon chain triglyceride molecules. These substances are detectible and measurable using analytical test procedures established in the United States Code of Federal Regulations 40 C.F.R. 136, as may be amended from time to time; said definition includes fats, oils and greases.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR. An interceptor whose rated flow exceeds 55 gallons per minute and is located outside the building.
GREASE TRAP. An interceptor whose rated flow is not less than 20 gallons per minute nor more than 55 gallons per minute and is typically located inside the building.
INTERCEPTOR. A device designed and installed to separate and retain for removal, by automatic or manual means, deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matter from normal wastes while permitting normal sewage or waste to discharge in to the drainage system by gravity.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. A fact sheet developed by manufacturers for all products that contain a chemical. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) include brand-specific information such as physical data (solid, liquid, color, melting point, flash point, etc.), health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, handling, disposal, personal protection and spill/leak procedures.
MINIMUM DESIGN CAPACITY OR CAPABILITY. The design features of a grease interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively intercept and retain greases from grease-laden wastewater discharged into the sanitary sewer.
USER.
(1) Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the City, who contributes, causes or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into the sanitary sewer, including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
(2) For purposes of this Ordinance only, USER does not include an owner or occupant of a single family or multi-family dwelling used solely for residential use unless said dwelling experiences a grease or similar blockage or problem within its service line or within an adjoining sewer main more than twice during any 12-month period.
WASTE HAULER. An entity which transfers wastes from the site of a user to an approved site for disposal or treatment. The waste hauler, in addition to the user, is responsible for insuring that all federal, state and local regulations are followed regarding waste transport and disposal.
(Prior Code, Art. 16A, § IIA)