3.32 - Discharge of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) § 3.32
Section 3.32: Discharge of Fats, Oils, and
Grease (FOG)
Subdivision 1. Installation
Any existing, new, renovated, or expanded Food Service Facility must install a
Grease Interceptor/Trap upon notice by the City that it has been determined that
the Fat, Oil and Grease discharge from such Food Service Facility significantly
impacts the City sewer system requiring undue additional maintenance. Upon
notification, the Food Service Facility shall have a period of time stated in the
notice, not exceeding one (1) calendar year, to install the Grease Interceptor/Trap.
Subdivision 2. Design
All Grease Interceptors/Traps must be designed and installed in accordance with
the State of Minnesota Plumbing Code (MN Rule 4715) and the Hennepin County
Environmental Health Department.
Subdivision 3. Location
All Grease Interceptors/Traps shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible
for cleaning and inspection.
Subdivision 4. Annual Maintenance Record
By April 1 of each year, Food Service Facilities with Grease Interceptors/Traps must
submit annual maintenance records to the City on a form that is provided by the
City. The City may also perform periodic inspections of Food Service Facilities to
ensure that Grease Interceptors/Traps are being properly maintained by each Food
Service Facility.
Subdivision 5. Installation and Maintenance Policy and Procedures
The City shall maintain an Installation and Maintenance Policy and Procedures
which will document specific requirements of this Section. This policy will be
available to each Food Service Facility at the City.
Subdivision 6. Additional Control Measures
The City reserves the right to require additional control measures if existing Grease
Interceptors/Traps are determined to be insufficient to protect the wastewater
collection system from interference due to the discharge of FOG from the Food
Service Facility.
Source: Ordinance No. 531, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 10-31-14
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