[Added 7-9-2020 by Ord. No. 20-08]
The purpose of this article is to control discharges into the
public sewerage collection system and wastewater treatment plants
that interfere with the operations of the system, cause blockage and
plugging of pipelines, interfere with normal operation of pumps and
their controls, and contribute waste of a strength or form that either
causes treatment difficulties or is beyond the treatment capability
of wastewater treatment facilities.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those establishments primarily engaged in activities of preparing,
serving, or otherwise making available for consumption foodstuffs
and that use one or more of the following preparation activities:
cooking by frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sautéing,
rotisserie cooking, broiling (all methods), boiling, blanching, roasting,
toasting, or poaching. Also included are infrared heating, searing,
barbecuing, and any other food preparation activity that produces
a hot, nondrinkable food product in or on a receptacle that requires
washing. These facilities include restaurants, cafeterias, hotels,
motels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, grocery stores, prisons,
jails, churches, camps, caterers, manufacturing plants, or any other
sewer users as determined by the plumbing subcode official who discharge
applicable waste. Exempted herefrom are self-contained single-family
living units.
Material composed primarily of fats, oil and grease (FOG)
from animal or vegetable sources. The terms "fats," "oil," and "grease"
shall be deemed as "grease" by definition. Grease does not include
petroleum-based products.
A device for separating and retaining waterborne greases
and grease complexes prior to the wastewater exiting the trap and
entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. These
devices also serve to collect settable solids, generated by and from
food preparation activities, prior to the water exiting the trap and
entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system.
An approved and industry standard system that is specifically
designed and manufactured to separate oil from water. The system shall
allow the oil to be collected and removed on a regular basis as to
prevent it from being discharged into the wastewater collection system.
Only oil/water separators manufactured for that specific operation
will be approved. Adequate support literature from the manufacturer
will be required so as to allow a proper review by the Borough and
any individual so authorized by the Borough.
The sanitary system of the Borough of Garwood and the Rahway
Valley Sewerage Authority.
Any person or establishment, including those located outside
the jurisdictional limits of the Borough, who or which contributes,
causes, or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into
the Borough's wastewater collection or treatment system, including
persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources, such as
those who discharge hauled wastewater.
A.
Installation requirements. All existing, proposed, or newly remodeled
food service facilities inside the Borough of Garwood shall be required
to install, at the user's expense, an approved, properly operated
and maintained grease trap, capable of preventing accumulation of
grease in the sanitary sewer system of the Borough of Garwood.
(1)
Such above-captioned establishments who do not possess a proper grease trap in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall have such grease trap installed within 90 days of the effective date of the enabling ordinance. Upon the expiration of the 90th day following the effective date of the enabling ordinance, an establishment not possessing a proper grease trap in accordance with this chapter shall be deemed in violation and shall be subject to fines pursuant to § 99-40.19 of this chapter.
B.
Sanitary sewer flows. Sanitary sewer flows from toilets, urinals,
lavatories, etc., shall not be discharged into the grease trap. These
flows shall be conveyed separately to the sanitary sewer service lateral.
C.
Floor drains. Only floor drains which discharge or have the potential
to discharge grease shall be connected to a grease trap.
D.
Garbage grinder/disposers. It is recommended that solid food waste
products be disposed of through normal solid waste/garbage disposal
means. If a grinder/disposal is used it must be connected to the grease
trap. The use of grinders is discouraged since it decreases the operational
capacity of the grease trap and will require an increased pumping
frequency to ensure continuous and effective operation.
E.
Dishwashers. Commercial dishwashers must be connected to the grease
trap. Dishwashers discharge soap and hot water which can melt grease
and allow it to pass through an undersized grease trap. Traps must
be sized accordingly to allow enough detention time to allow water
to cool and grease to solidify and float to the top of the trap.
F.
Locations. Grease traps shall be installed upstream from the sanitary
sewer service lateral connection. This will allow easy access for
inspection, cleaning, and removal of the intercepted grease at any
time.
G.
Pass-through limits. No user shall allow wastewater discharge concentration
from grease trap to exceed 100 MgPL (milligrams per liter) as identified
by EPA Method 1664A.
A.
Construction. Grease traps/interceptors shall meet the specifications
of Chapter 6 of the current National Standard Plumbing Code/N.J.A.C.
5:23-3.15. All grease removal devices or technologies shall be subject
to the written approval of the Construction Code Official, their designee(s),
or any other official as directed by the Borough. Such approval shall
be based on demonstrated removal efficiencies of the proposed technology.
B.
Access. Access to grease traps shall be available at all times requested
by the Construction Code Official, their designee(s), or any other
official as directed by the Borough to allow for maintenance and inspection.
C.
Load-bearing capacity. In areas where additional weight loads may
exist, the grease trap shall be designed to have adequate load-bearing
capacity (for example: vehicular traffic in driving or parking areas).
A.
Cleaning/pumping. The user, at the user's expense, shall maintain
all grease traps to assure proper operation and efficiency. Maintenance
of grease traps shall include the complete removal of all contents,
including floating materials, wastewater, and bottom sludge and solids.
This work shall be performed by a qualified and licensed hauler. Decanting
or discharging of removed waste back into the trap from which it was
removed or any other grease trap, for the purpose of reducing the
volume to be disposed, is prohibited. This service shall also include
a thorough inspection of the trap and its components. Any needed repairs
shall be noted. Repairs shall be made at the user's expense.
B.
Cleaning/pumping frequency. The grease trap must be pumped out completely
a minimum of once every four months, or more frequently, as determined
by the Borough, through the Health Officer, or their designee(s),
or any other official as directed by the Borough, as needed to prevent
carry-over of grease into the sanitary sewer system.
C.
Disposal. All waste removed from each grease trap must be disposed
of at a facility approved to receive such waste in accordance with
the provisions of this program. In no way shall the materials pumped
from the grease trap be returned to any private or public portion
of the Borough of Garwood's sanitary sewer collection system. All
materials pumped from grease traps must be tracked by a manifest which
confirms pumping, hauling, and disposal of waste. The customer must
obtain and retain a copy of the original manifest from the hauler.
D.
Maintenance log/records. A grease trap cleaning/maintenance log indicating each pumping for the previous 24 months shall be maintained by each food service facility. This log shall include the information contained in Subsection E and shall be kept on location for inspection. Said log shall be made available to the Health Officer, or Superintendent of Public Works, or Municipal Engineer, or their designee(s), or such other person as designated by the Borough upon request.
E.
The maintenance records shall include the following information:
(1)
Facility name, address, contact person, and telephone number.
(2)
Company name, address, telephone number, and contact name of
the person responsible for performing the maintenance, cleaning, pumping,
or repair of the grease trap.
(3)
Types of maintenance performed.
(4)
Dates maintenance was performed.
(5)
Date of next schedule maintenance.
(6)
Copies of manifests.
A.
Generally.
(1)
In consideration for continued use of its sanitary sewer system,
the Borough of Garwood shall reserve the right to periodically conduct
routine inspections of the grease traps/interceptor(s) of any food
service facility during regular business hours. During such inspections,
the Borough of Garwood shall have the right to inspect:
(2)
Upon written notification by the Health Officer, or Superintendent
of Public Works, or Municipal Engineer, or their designee(s), or such
other person as designated by the Borough, the user shall be required
to perform the maintenance and keep records of said maintenance within
14 calendar days. Upon inspection, the user may be required to install,
at his expense, additional controls to provide a complete system which
prevents discharges of undesirable materials into the wastewater collection
system.
B.
Inspection fees. There is hereby established a fee for reinspection
of any grease trap found in violation of this chapter in the amount
of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000
for the third offense. Any time the retail food establishment is found
in violation during the reinspection, there shall be an additional
fee of $150.
C.
Blockage. Whenever the Borough of Garwood discovers a blockage of
the sanitary sewer system caused by grease, the Borough of Garwood
shall have the right to conduct an inspection of any food service
facilities establishment connected to the main in which said blockage
is found, without regard to any prior or recent inspection(s) thereof.
D.
Violation discovered. If, during an inspection, the Borough discovers a violation of this section, the Borough shall notify the owner and/or operator of the eating and drinking food establishment of the nature of said violation as soon as reasonably possible and, in its discretion, issue a notice to the owner and/or operator for the correction of said violation within seven calendar days thereof. If said violation is not corrected within such time, the Borough shall issue a summons in accordance with § 99-40.19 of this chapter.
B.
Recovery of damages. When the discharge from a food service facility
causes an obstruction, damage, or any other impairment to the treatment
works, or causes any expense, fine, penalty, or damage of whatever
character or nature to the Borough, the Health Officer, or the Superintendent
of Public Works, or the Municipal Engineer, or their designee(s),
or such other person as designated by the Borough shall invoice the
owner for same incurred by the Borough. The owner and/or operator
of the eating and drinking food establishment shall be subject to
additional fees for any Borough labor associated with correcting a
blockage, including but not limited to fees for outside contractors,
laborers or any other related expenses. If the invoice is not paid
within 30 days of receipt, the Administrator of the Borough of Garwood
or his or her designee, or such other person as designated by the
Borough, shall notify the Borough Attorney to take such actions as
shall be appropriate to seek reimbursement.
C.
Remedies nonexclusive. The remedies provided for in this section
are not mutually exclusive. The Borough and its various designated
agents may take any, all, or any combination of these actions against
a noncompliant person.
A.
Generally. Except as otherwise provided, the Borough of Garwood,
through its various designated agents or employees, shall have the
authority to enforce the terms of this chapter and to perform all
the duties described herein on behalf of the Borough of Garwood.
B.
Related authorities. Nothing contained herein shall limit the authority
of the Health Officer, or the Superintendent of Public Works, or the
Municipal Engineer or their designee(s), or such other person as designated
by the Borough to enter the premises of any food service facilities
at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting any water or
sewer connection or service equipment, nor limit the authority of
the Borough of Garwood to assess penalties for any discharge of grease
into the sanitary sewer system.
