(A) Whenever deemed necessary, the Utilities Director may require Users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage wastestreams from industrial wastestreams, and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and determine the User’s compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) The Utilities Director may require any person discharging into the POTW to install and maintain, on their property and at their expense, a suitable storage and flow-control facility to ensure equalization of flow. An individual wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization.
(C) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Utilities Director, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil, or sand; except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interception units shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Utilities Director and shall comply with this chapter and the most recent editions of the Florida Building Code - Plumbing; the City of Palm Bay FOG Policy and Procedures Manual, and the City’s Utilities Standards Manual. They shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection and shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired in accordance with this chapter and the most recent editions of the Florida Building Code - Plumbing; the City’s FOG Policy and Procedures Manual; and the City’s Utilities Standards Manual by the Users at their expense.
(D) Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection meter.
(Ord. 2013-15, passed 2-21-13)