(a) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors or traps shall be installed when, in the opinion of the Utilities Director, they are necessary to properly handle liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts or flammable wastes or sand and other harmful ingredients to the public sewer system. Interceptors or traps shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units unless commercial food preparation is being performed on the premises.
(b) Interceptors or traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Health Department and shall be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. The interceptor shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme temperature changes, shall be of substantial construction, gas-tight, water-tight, and shall be equipped with easily removable covers.
(c) The sizing and installation of such interceptors and traps shall be under the authority of the Health Department.
(d) Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained in an efficient manner at all times at the owners expense.
(e) The use of biological enzymes or chemical agents for the emulsion or reduction of oils and greases are prohibited.
(f) All buildings or establishments that employ the use of grease traps or oil interceptors shall be required to pump and clean the unit at least annually at the owners expense. Certification or proof of the cleaning shall be forwarded to the Director no later than 30 days after cleaning and pumping has taken place.
(g) The Director may require more frequent cleaning of the grease trap or interceptor if needed for the protection of the sanitary sewers.
(h) The Director or his designee shall have the authority to inspect all interceptors and traps to verify compliance with this section.
(i) The approval of special interceptors by the Director does not in any way guarantee their functioning in the manner described by the contractor or manufacturer; nor shall it relieve a person of the responsibility of enlarging or otherwise modifying the interceptors to accomplish the intended purpose.
(Ord. A-901. Passed 5-21-71; Ord. A-2142. Passed 11- -98; Ord. A-2211. Passed 5-8-00; Ord. A-2405. Passed 11-8-04; Ord. A-2743. Passed 12-10-12; Ord. A-2773. Passed 11-11-13; Ord. A-2788. Passed 6-23-14.)