(A) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the town they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease and/or sand in excessive amounts. Such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units but may be required for industrial or commercial establishments, public eating places, hospitals, hotels, abattoirs, or other institutions. Such interceptors shall be readily accessible for cleaning by the owner and inspection by the town and shall be maintained by the owner at his expense and in continuously efficient operation at all times.
(B) All such interceptors shall conform to the requirements of the 'Standard Plumbing Codes' as issued by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., its latest edition/revision, and all other applicable codes or requirements.
(C) The size/capacity of the interceptor installed shall be equivalent to the average daily discharge volume of wastewater from the user unless otherwise directed by the town, but in no event shall the interceptor be less than 1500 gallons in capacity.
(D) Any person required by the town to install an interceptor shall submit plans and specifications on the interceptor installation. Such plans and specifications must include at a minimum the following:
(1) Sizing requirements for the interceptor;
(2) Site plan showing the location of the interceptor in relation to existing or proposed structures, utilities, parking areas, etc.;
(3) Detail of the interceptor;
(4) Setting details of the interceptor with appropriate elevations; and
(5) Other information deemed appropriate by the town.
(E) The town shall inspect the interceptor during its installation as well as prior to startup. Any defects or code violations shall be immediately corrected and the installation reinspected by the town.
(F) The owner shall maintain records of maintenance activities to include cleaning of the interceptors. Such records shall be readily available for review by the town. Should, in the opinion of the town that additional maintenance is required, the owner shall perform such immediately and failure to perform such will be considered a violation of this chapter and the town may take whatever steps it feels appropriate to ensure compliance.
(Ord. 11-01, passed 1-3-11; Am. Ord. 19-04, passed 5-6-19; Am. Ord. 22-07, passed 5-2-22; Am. Ord. 23-06, passed 4-4-23)