(a) Grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Director of Public Service, they are necessary to properly handle liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, flammable wastes or sand and other harmful ingredients. Interceptors or traps shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors or traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Director and shall be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such :interceptors or traps shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature, shall be of substantial construction, shall be gastight and watertight and shall be equipped with easily removable covers. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be maintained in efficient operation at all times by the person at his or her expense.
(b) The approval of special interceptors by the Director does not in any way guarantee their functioning in the manner described by the constructor or manufacturer, nor shall it relieve a person of the responsibility of enlarging or otherwise modifying the interceptors to accomplish the intended purpose.
(Ord. 91-59. Passed 10-21-91. )