For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FATS, OILS AND GREASES. Organic polar compounds derived from animal and/or plant sources that contain multiple carbon chain triglyceride molecules. Other substances may include oils, fats, cellulose, starch, proteins, wax or grease, whether emulsified or not. These are substances that may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32°F and 150°F (0°C and 65°C). These substances are detectable and measurable using analytical test procedures in 40 C.F.R. part 136, as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein as GREASE or GREASES.
FIXTURES. Any point source of discharge from within a business or kitchen which includes, but is not limited to, sinks, basins, mop sinks, dishwasher, can wash, glass sink, prep sinks and the like. Floor drains are not considered a point source unless it is located within a janitorial closet.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. Those establishments primarily engaged in activities of preparing, serving or otherwise making available for consumption of food items and that use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteing, rotisserie cooking, broiling (all methods), boiling, blanching, roasting, toasting or poaching. Also included are infrared heating, searing, barbecuing and any other food preparation activity that produces hot, non-drinkable food product in or on a receptacle that requires washing. The term FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT includes restaurants, motels, hotels, cafeterias, hospitals, schools, bars, delicatessens, meat processing operations, bakeries and similar operations. Such definition normally includes any establishment that has a food service license.
GREASE TRAP OR 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 devices also serve to collect settleable solids, generated by and from food preparation activities, prior to the water exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. Such traps or interceptors may be of the outdoor or underground type, normally of a 1,000-gallon capacity or more, in addition to under-the-counter package units which are typically less than 100-gallon capacity. For the purpose of this definition, the terms TRAP and INTERCEPTOR are used interchangeably. GREASE TRAPS and INTERCEPTORS are sometimes referred to herein as GREASE INTERCEPTORS.
HAULER. The company chosen by the customer to transfer waste from their business to an approved site for disposal or treatment. The hauler is responsible for assuring that all federal, state and local regulations are followed regarding waste transport.
INTERFERENCE. Any discharge which, alone or in conjunction with discharges from other sources, inhibits and/or disrupts the POTW; its treatment processes and/or operations; and/or its sludge processes, use and/or disposal. INTERFERENCE includes, but is not limited to, a discharge which, alone or in conjunction with discharges from other sources, causes, in whole or in part, a violation of one or more of the city’s NPDES permits and/or non-discharge permits, and/or to the prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with any of the following statutory/regulatory provisions or permits issued thereunder, or any more stringent state or local regulations: § 405 of the Act (33 U.S.C. § 1345), or any criteria, guideline or regulations developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) (42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.), the Clean Air Act, being 42 U.S.C.§§ 7401 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, being 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq., the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuary Act (MPRSA), being 16 U.S.C. §§ 1431 et seq. and 33 U.S.C. §§ 1401 et seq., or more stringent state criteria, including those contained in any state sludge management plan prepared pursuant to Title IV of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, applicable to the method of disposal or use employed by the POTW.
MINIMUM DESIGN CAPACITY. The design features of a grease interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively arrest and retain greases from grease-laden wastewaters discharged to the sanitary sewer system.
NON-COOKING ESTABLISHMENTS. Those establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of precooked food items that do not include any form of cooking. These include cold dairy frozen food item preparation and serving establishments. Such definition also normally includes any establishment that has a food service license.
OWNER. Any individual, person from company association, society, corporation or group upon whose property the building or structure is located or will be constructed.
PRETREATMENT/FOG COORDINATOR. The city employee responsible for the enforcement of all provisions and regulations pertaining to this chapter.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW). A treatment works or a combination thereof, as defined by § 212 of the Act (33 U.S.C. § 1292), which is owned by the city. This definition includes any devices or systems used in the collection, storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature; any conveyances which convey wastewater to the POTW treatment plant; plant and sewer maintenance personnel; and microorganisms associated with the treatment process itself.
USER. Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the city, who contributes, causes or permits the contribution of discharge of wastewater into the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
(Ord. passed 9-13-2021)