Rule 511-3-1-.12 Grease Traps

Grease Traps: Requirement

- Required for commercial or industrial establishments

- Necessary if grease introduced exceeds 50 mg/l

- Determined by the County Board of Health

Grease Traps: Plans and Specifications

- Must follow minimum design and construction criteria

- Criteria set forth in the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems

- Submit plans to the County Board of Health for approval

Grease Traps: Effluent Disposal

- Effluent must be disposed of in a septic tank

- Direct discharge to absorption field is prohibited

Grease Traps: Location and Installation

- Must allow temperature reduction for grease congealing or separation

- Provide easy access for cleaning

Grease Traps: Design Criteria

- Prepare in accordance with the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems

- Ensures proper functioning and compliance with regulations