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:
FATS
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.
GREASE
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.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR
A device designed for removing and preventing fats, oils,
and grease from entering the sanitary sewer and shall include grease
traps.
GREASE TRAP
A device for separating or retaining waterborne greases and
grease complexes prior to wastewater exiting the trap and entering
the sanitary sewer.
RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
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.
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.
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.