[Adopted 5-19-2015 by Ord. No. 10-15 (Ch. 15, Sec. 15-9, of the 1978
Revised General Ordinances)]
The purpose of this article shall be to establish rules, regulations,
and standards for grease interceptors so as to ensure proper maintenance,
operation, and longevity of sanitary sewers in the Township and to
ensure protection of the environment.
As used in this article, the following words and terms shall
have the following meanings:
Substances that are primarily fatty acid esters of alcohol
glycerol, also called acylglycerols, neutral fats or glycerides which
are a major component in fat cells of plants and adipose cells of
animals.
Fats, waxes, free fatty acids, calcium and magnesium soaps,
mineral oils, and certain other non-fatty material from animal or
vegetable sources, or from hydrocarbons of petroleum origins, commonly
found in wastewater from food preparation and food service.
A device designed for removing and preventing fats, oils,
and grease from entering the sanitary sewer and shall include grease
traps.
A device for separating or retaining waterborne greases and
grease complexes prior to wastewater exiting the trap and entering
the sanitary sewer.
A business licensed by the Township Health Department to
prepare, serve, or otherwise make foodstuffs available for human consumption,
with or without charge.
Retail food establishments which produce grease or oil laden
wastes shall have grease interceptors as required in the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15, Plumbing Subcode, as
the same may from time to time be amended and supplemented.
A.
No grease interceptor shall be operated until a registration has
been obtained from the Township Health Department by the owner of
the establishment wherein the grease interceptor is operated.
B.
Registrations shall be required for each grease interceptor operated
and shall be renewed annually.
C.
Registrations shall not be transferable between owners, businesses,
or grease interceptors.
D.
Registrations shall be displayed conspicuously in public view, at
eye level, and adjacent to the establishment's retail food establishment
license.
E.
Initial and renewal registrations shall require completion of an application promulgated by the Township Health Department and submission of a fee as set forth in Chapter 245, of this Code.
F.
Renewal applications shall include the following:
(1)
An interceptor maintenance log for the last 12 months detailing cleaning,
with the date, specific interceptor, and person or licensed solid
waste firm performing maintenance.
(2)
Copies of manifests, receipts, or other documentation confirming
proper disposition of grease interceptor waste by a solid waste transporter.
A.
Grease interceptors shall be installed in accordance with the New
Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15, Plumbing Subcode,
as the same may from time to time be amended and supplemented.
B.
Grease traps shall have the grease retention capacity as indicated
in the Plumbing Subcode, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15 and
as the same may from time to time be amended and supplemented.
C.
Grease interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and emptied at a
frequency adequate to prevent the volume of grease from exceeding
the grease interceptor's grease retention capacity.
D.
Cleaning and emptying of grease interceptors shall be carried out
in a manner that will prevent spillage of the interceptor's contents
upon the ground. If spillage should occur, the area of the spill shall
be disinfected using a suitable chlorine-based compound.
E.
All containers used to temporarily store grease interceptor waste
shall have tight-fighting lids so as to prevent spillage of contents
and the attraction of vermin. All indoor or outdoor storage areas
wherein said containers are located shall be maintained in a sanitary
manner at all times.
F.
All containers used to temporarily store grease interceptor waste
shall be removed from the premises by a licensed solid waste transporter.
All containers shall be removed and/or serviced by a licensed solid
waste transporter at regular intervals so as to prevent odors, attraction
of vermin, and nuisances.
G.
Grease interceptor logs and documentation required for renewal of
grease interceptor registrations shall be kept on the premises for
a minimum of three years and be available for inspection by authorized
Township officials.
H.
No emulsifiers, deemulsifiers, surface active agents, enzymes, degreasers,
or any other grease-liquefying agent shall be placed directly into
grease interceptor to liquefy waste and/or in lieu of proper removal
of waste.
The Health Officer may revoke a grease interceptor registration
if the holder is found to be in violation of this article and fails
to provide access to any authorized Township official for the purpose
of inspection or monitoring of a grease interceptor.
A.
Where a blockage occurs in any sanitary sewer line due to the accumulation
of grease, the licensed sewer operator, Public Works Director, and/or
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works or his/her designee shall
certify, in writing, to the Health Officer the identity of the retail
food establishment which caused the blockage.
B.
The Township Health Officer or his/her designee shall issue a summons
to the owner of the retail food establishment that is in violation
of this article.
C.
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with the requirements of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties set forth in § 1-3 of this Code. Each violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Said penalty shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedy or penalty as provided by law.
This article shall be enforceable by the Health Officer or his/her
designee, the Township Plumbing Inspector, Director of Public Works,
and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
