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1. Who needs a grease trap?

Anyone who falls under the following definition shall be required to install a grease trap:

Commercial Grease Generator: All commercial food preparation and food service establishments that may discharge grease, including but not limited to bakeries, caterers, butcher shops, cafes, clubhouses, delicatessens, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, schools, institutions, or similar places where meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, fried foods or other foods are prepared or served, but shall not apply to any residence not used for the commercial preparation and sale of food items or to an exempt establishment.

2. Who is considered exempt from these requirements?

A commercial establishment that:

• Operates for a maximum duration of ten days in connection with an annual event such as a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, or other public gathering;
• Sells or serves prepackaged or precooked foods that would require warming only or served without additional processing, no cooking;
• Serves only snow cones, drinks, or ice cream products;
• Bars and clubs serving drinks only and where no food is prepared;
• Produce markets without food grinders;
• Grocery or convenience stores without food preparation, meat cutting, or packaging, delicatessens, or bakeries;
• Day care centers that primarily serve microwave dishes, using single-service items.

The Water Quality Manager shall make a decision in regard to all requests for an exemption.

3. If a facility does not fall under the aforementioned categories, can they still be exempt from installing a grease trap?

Any facility that does not fall under the set exempt categories can still apply to be exempt from installing a grease trap. An application will be provided upon request and based upon the answers given, the Water Quality Manager will make a decision regarding the facility's grease trap requirements.

4. How often does a backflow preventer need to be tested?

All backflow preventers must be tested on an annual basis.

5. Where can backflow test reports be submitted?

The City will only accept a backflow test report through our web-based tracking system.