§ 5-6-124. Passive system requirements.

(a)

Grease traps. The size, type and location of each grease trap shall be approved by an official designated by the authority. Grease traps of pre-cast or poured in-place concrete shall be constructed of sound durable material, not be subjected to excessive corrosion or decay, and shall be water and gas tight.

(b)

Grease interceptor. A grease interceptor shall be sized and engineered based upon the anticipated load and/or conditions of actual use. A grease interceptor shall receive grease laden waste discharge from major point sources. A floor drain shall not be considered a major point source.

(c)

Grease interceptor capacity. A grease interceptor shall have the grease retention capacity for the flow rates indicated in Table 1 set forth below in subsection (d).

(d)

Rate of flow controls. A grease interceptor shall be equipped to control the rate of flow as set forth in Table 1.

TABLE 1

Grease Interceptor Capacity, Sizing and Rating

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
L/S	0.25	0.44	0.63	0.95	1.26	1.58	1.89	2.20	3.16	4.73
Retention Capacity
Pound	8	14	20	30	40	50	60	70	100	150
Kilograms	3.6	6.4	9.1	13.6	18.2	22.7	27.3	31.8	45.4	68.2

 

(Ord. No. 4501, 10/13/07, Sec. 1)

(Ord. No. 4501, 10/13/07, Sec. 1)