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FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
§ 54.01  PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE.
   This subchapter has been developed in accordance with §§ 51.18 and 51.19, as a comprehensive and effective means of minimizing the deleterious impact of grease discharges on the wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the regulation of the collection and transportation of non-hazardous fats, oils and grease of mineral or vegetable origin retained in commercial grease interceptors.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2012)
§ 54.02  DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment that provides food for consumption, either on or off site, by the public.
   GREASE, FATS AND OIL REMOVAL SYSTEM. Interceptors, separators, traps or grease recovery devices, which prevents free floating grease, fats and oils from entering the sewage disposal system.
   GREASE INTERCEPTOR. A passive interceptor whose rated flow is 50 gallons a minute or less and serves as a fixture trap and which is located inside the building.
   GREASE LADEN WASTE. Effluent discharge that is produced from food processing, food preparation or other commercial source where grease, fats and oils enter automatic dishwasher pre-rinse stations, sinks or to other appurtenances.
   GREASE RECOVERY DEVICE. An active automatic device which separates and removes grease, fats and oils from effluent discharge and cleans itself of accumulated grease, fats and oils at least once every 24 hours, utilizing electromechanical apparatus to accomplish removal.
   GREASE TRAP. A passive interceptor whose rate flow exceeds 50 gallons per minute or minimum storage capacity of 750 gallons or more and which is located outside the building.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2012)
§ 54.03  APPLICABILITY.
   (A)   General. Users including but not limited to cafeterias, hospitals, hotels, motels, restaurants, rest homes, gas stations, churches and school kitchen operations involved in the preparation of food for commercial purposes shall provide approved grease interceptors for the removal of grease, as of the effective date of this subchapter, all food service establishments which are proposed, constructed, expanded, renovated, reconstructed or change ownership shall meet the requirements included herein prior to opening, expanding or reopening the food service establishment.
   (B)   Existing establishments. Existing food service establishments requiring a grease interceptor less than 1,500 gallons in capacity shall complete installation of said interceptor within 180 days of the effective date of this subchapter.
   (C)   Owner responsibility. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the grease, fats and oil removal system located on his or her property and shall maintain accurate records of the dates of point cleaning and means of grease, fats and oil disposal, subject to inspection and review by the Town Sewer Department. Any removal and hauling of grease, fats and oils shall be performed by a licensed waste disposal or rendering firm. All cost incidental to the building sewer installation connection and registration shall be borne by the owner.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2001)
§ 54.04  GREASE REMOVAL SYSTEMS.
   (A)   General. Where required, an approved grease, fats and oils’ removal system shall be installed consisting of one or a combination of the following methods:
      (1)   Passive technology including:
         (a)   An approved in ground grease trap; and
         (b)   An approved grease interceptor.
      (2)   Active technology including:
         (a)   An approved grease recovery device; and
         (b)   An approved solids transfer/grease recovery device.
   (B)   Prohibited discharge.
      (1)   Waste that does not contain fat, grease or oils and that otherwise does not require treatment shall not discharge into the fats, grease and oil removal system.
      (2)   Wastewater from dishwasher machines or wastewater that otherwise exceeds 130°F shall not be introduced into any grease removal system.
   (C)   Food-waste grinders. Shall not discharge into the building drainage system through a grease interceptor, grease trap or grease recovery device.
   (D)   Passive system requirements.
      (1)   Grease traps. The size, type and location of each grease trap shall be approved by the plumbing official. Grease interceptors shall be sized and engineered based upon the anticipated load and/or conditions of actual use. Grease traps of precast or poured in place concrete shall be constructed of sound durable material, not subject to excessive corrosion or decay and shall be watertight and gastight.
      (2)   Grease interceptor. Grease interceptor shall be sized and engineered based upon the anticipated load and/or conditions of actual use. Grease interceptors shall receive grease laden waste discharge from the major point sources. A floor drain shall not be considered a major point source.
      (3)   Grease interceptor capacity. Grease interceptors shall have the grease retention capacity indicated in the table in § 54.06 for the flow-rates indicated.
      (4)   Rate of flow controls. Grease interceptors shall be equipped to control the rate of flow.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2001)
§ 54.05  ALTERNATIVE METHODS.
   (A)   Alternative technology/methods. Engineered alternative technology or methods shall be permitted, provided the technology or method meets the minimum performance standards set forth by the administrative authority.
   (B)   Biological or chemical treatment agents. Biological or chemical treatment agents for the separation, emulsification and/or removal of grease, fats and oils shall be prohibited.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2001)
§ 54.06  SIZING AND FLOW RATE.
 
Sizing Symbol
4
7
10
15
20
25
30
35
50
75
Flow Rate
GPM
4
7
10
15
20
25
30
35
50
75
1/S
.25
.44
.36
.95
1.26
1.58
1.89
2.20
3.16
4.73
 
(Ord. passed 6-4-2001)
§ 54.99  PENALTY.
   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99.
   (B)   Any person or entity who violates any of the provisions of the §§ 54.01-54.06 or who shall fail to comply therewith or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder shall constitute a violation of said §§ 54.01-54.06  and shall receive a citation warning requiring said person or entity to come into compliance with the ordinance within two weeks of the date of said citation. Any violation thereafter shall be subject to a civil penalty pursuant to § 10.99.
(Ord. passed 11-5-2001)