§ 34-223. Grease trap size.
Trap sizes will be determined as follows:
(1)
Grease trap small. Establishments where food is prepared and served to customers on premises or carry out and the occupancy rating is for 50 or fewer persons shall have a grease trap with dimensions sized per subsection 34-232(a) hereof (grease trap small) or equivalent.
(2)
Grease trap intermediate. Establishments where food is prepared and served to customers on premises or carry-out and the occupancy rating is for 51 to 100 persons shall have a grease trap with layout and dimensions sized per subsection 34-232(b) hereof (grease trap intermediate) or equivalent.
(3)
Grease trap large. Establishments where food is prepared and served on premises or carry-out and the occupancy rating is for 101 to 300 persons shall have a grease trap with layout and dimensions sized per subsection 34-232(c) (grease trap large) or equivalent.
(4)
Larger traps. Food service establishments where food is prepared and served on premises or carry-out and the occupancy rating is over 300 persons shall have a grease trap with layout and dimensions sized by the building official.
(5)
Sampling station.
a.
Any food service establishment which only uses microwave ovens on the premises in the preparation of food may elect to install a sampling station in the waste line leading from sinks, drains, or other plumbing fixtures in lieu of a grease trap.
b.
The sampling station shall be installed at owner's cost to provide accessibility to the cover for sampling purposes and means for servicing and maintaining the station in working condition.
c.
The city shall take three tests per month during normal hours of business operation for analysis at the expense of the food service establishment. The test shall consist of a single grab sample taken from the effluent at the sampling station. A test result over 100 milligrams per liter shall be prima facie evidence that an unsatisfactory amount of grease is entering the sewer system. If any two tests exceed 100 milligrams per liter within a 180-day period, the food service establishment shall install a grease trap in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter within 45 days.
(Ord. No. 2007-39, § 1, 10-15-07)