For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
are defined and shall have the meanings assigned below, except in
those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and not discretionary.
The word "may" is permissive. Definitions may or may not be capitalized
in the text of this chapter.
CITY
The City of South Pasadena, Florida.
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
Any person designated by the Director of Community Improvement
to perform inspections for purposes of determining compliance with
the City's Code of Ordinances.
FLOATABLE GREASE
Oil, fat or grease in a physical state such that it will
separate, by gravity, from wastewater by treatment in an approved
pretreatment device.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Any facility engaged in preparing and/or packaging food or
beverages for sale or consumption, on or off site, with the exception
of private residences. Food service establishments shall include,
but are not limited to, food courts, food manufacturers, food packagers,
restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, lounges,
hospitals, correctional facilities, hotels, nursing homes, churches,
and schools.
GARBAGE GRINDER
A device that shreds or grinds up solid or semisolid waste
materials into smaller particles for discharge into the wastewater
collection system.
GRAY WATER
All of the liquid contained in a grease interceptor that
lies below the floating grease layer and above the food solids layer.
GREASE
A material, either liquid or solid, composed primarily of
fat, oil and grease from animal or vegetable sources. The terms "fats,
oils and grease (FOG)" and "oil and grease" shall be included within
this definition.
GREASE DISCHARGE REGISTRATION
A permit issued by the City of South Pasadena in accordance
with this chapter authorizing the discharge of wastewater to the wastewater
collection system from a food service facility.
GREASE HAULER
A licensed company which collects the contents of a grease
interceptor or trap and transports it to an approved recycling or
disposal facility. The grease hauler may also provide other services
to a food service facility related to grease interceptor maintenance.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR
A device whose rated flow exceeds 50 gpm, which has a minimum
storage capacity of 750 gallons or more, and is located underground
and outside a food service establishment. This device is designed
to collect, contain and remove food wastes and grease from the waste
stream while allowing the balance of the liquid waste to discharge
to the wastewater collection system by gravity.
GREASE TRAP
A device whose rated flow is less than 50 gpm, located inside
a food service establishment and designed to collect, contain and
remove food wastes and grease from the waste stream while allowing
the balance of the liquid waste to discharge to the wastewater collection
system by gravity.
MANIFEST REPORT
A document that a grease hauler or maintenance service provider
generates as proof of services rendered.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS LOG
A log of records documenting any grease trap or grease interceptor
monitoring, pumping, maintenance, or repair activities which shall
include the activity performed, date and time of such activity, details
of any repairs required and dates of repair completion, manifest reports
and any other records pertaining to the grease trap or grease interceptor.
NOTIFY
Contact by telephone, in person or via certified United States
mail, return receipt requested.
PREMISES
A parcel of real estate or portion thereof, including any
improvements thereon, which is determined by the City of South Pasadena
to be a single user for the purposes of a food service establishment.
SOLIDS INTERCEPTOR
An interceptor that separates the discharge of solids before
connecting to the grease interceptor.
WASTEWATER
The liquid and water containing industrial or domestic wastes
from dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, institutions
and any other source, whether treated or untreated, which is contributed
to or permitted to enter the sanitary sewer system.
The fees provided for in this chapter are separate and distinct from all other fees chargeable by the City. All fees shall become immediately due and owing to the City upon receipt of invoice(s) for rendition of services or expenditure by the City and shall become delinquent if not paid fully within 45 days after receipt. All fees shall be established by resolution of the City Commission. See Ch.
A198, Fees.