As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ACCESS MANHOLE
An opening with a detachable cover that gives access to a
GRD. The access is to have a minimum diameter of 24 inches, and shall
be provided over each chamber and sanitary tee. The access manholes
shall extend at least to finished grade and be designed to prevent
water inflow or infiltration. The manholes shall also have readily
removable covers to facilitate inspection, cleaning and removal of
retained FOG and sample collection.
ACCESSIBLE
Obtaining access to a GRD or other devices without the use
of vertical assistance, such as a ladder, step stool, boxes, for inspection
and/or cleanup services.
BAFFLES
Components of a grease trap designed to restrict and capture
FOG while allowing water to pass through the grease trap.
CLEAN WATER ACT
Legislation, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., enacted
in 1972 to protect our health and environment by reducing the pollution
in streams, lakes, rivers, wetlands and other waterways.
COLLECTION SYSTEM
A system designed to collect and transport wastewater to
a wastewater treatment facility.
EMULSIFIED
Combination or mixture of fats, oils, and greases.
ENZYMES
Any biological or chemical product and/or additive marketed
as a method of cleaning a grease trap or interceptor by breaking down
the grease and discharging it to the collection system.
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency.
FACILITY
Any food processing establishment, food sales establishment,
or food service establishments.
FATS, OILS, AND GREASE
Organic compounds derived from animal and/or plant sources
that contain multiple carbon triglyceride molecules. These substances
are detectable and measurable using analytical procedures established
in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 136 (40 CFR 136).
FOG
Acronym for "fats, oils, and greases," which cause coagulation
in sanitary sewer systems.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR
An interceptor of at least 750-gallon capacity whose rated
flow exceeds 50 gallons per minute (50 gpm) to serve one or more fixtures
and which is remotely located underground and outside of a food service
facility. It is designed to collect, contain or remove food wastes
and grease from the waste stream while allowing the balance of the
liquid waste ("gray water") to discharge to the wastewater collection
system by gravity.
GREASE REMOVAL DEVICE (GRD)
A device (grease trap or grease interceptor) designed to
separate fats, oils, and grease from liquid waste prior to the wastewater
entering the sanitary sewer system.
GREASE TRAP
A device located inside a food service facility designed
to retain grease from one to a maximum of four fixtures whose rated
flow is 50 gallons per minute (50 gpm) or less. It is designed to
collect, contain, or 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 or mechanical means.
INVERT
The bottom of the sewer pipe.
MINIMUM DESIGN CAPABILITY
The design features of a grease interceptor and its ability
to remove a volume required to effectively intercept and retain greases
from grease-laden wastewaters discharged to the sanitary sewer system.
N.J.A.C.
New Jersey Administrative Code.
NATIONAL STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
A standard designed to provide consumers with safe and sanitary
plumbing systems while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation
and new technologies.
PLUMBING SUBCODE OFFICIAL
An official designated by the Township of Toms River to oversee
and inspect the installation of plumbing apparatus.
POTABLE
Water cleaned to a degree that is considered drinkable.
PUMPAGE
Wastewater removed via pumping.
PUMPING STATION
Mechanical infrastructure designed to pump sewerage through
pipes.
SANITARY TEE
A section of sewer pipe shaped in the form of a "T" which
permits the connections of another section of a sewer pipe entering
at a 90° angle.
SEDIMENTATION
Solid particulate matter that settles out of solution.
SIZING CALCULATIONS
Calculations utilized to determine adequate capacity for
a grease interceptor or trap.
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC)
Governs the requirements for the installation, alteration,
removal, replacement, repair, or construction of all plumbing.
WASTEWATER
Any water that has been adversely affected in quality by
anthropogenic influence.