A. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be installed for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease, flammable wastes, sand or other harmful constituents; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the director in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight, and equipped with easily removable covers which, when bolted in place, shall be gastight and watertight.

B. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner, at his or her expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. Those interceptors found to be inadequately sized or insufficiently removing fats, oils, and grease, for any reason, will be required to be repaired or replaced, at owner’s expense. Failure to properly maintain interceptors in continuously efficient operation may be considered sufficient cause for disconnection of premises from the POTW or punitive actions as provided for in this chapter.

C. Where installed, all grease, oil, and sand interceptors must be serviced on a routine basis, determined by usage patterns, and have the wastes properly disposed of in accordance to all applicable rules and regulations.

D. Where installed, all grease, oil, and sand interceptors must have all related maintenance documented. All interceptor cleaning and service records for the previous three years must be kept on site and made immediately available during inspection. (Ord. 1598 § 1 (part), 2014)