Grease Trap Requirements
by City & State
The most comprehensive database of FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in the United States.
What Is a Grease Trap?
A grease trap (also called a grease interceptor) is a plumbing device designed to capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they enter the municipal sewer system. Every food service establishment in the United States that produces FOG is required to have one installed and properly maintained. Grease traps prevent sewer blockages, overflows, and environmental contamination caused by FOG buildup in pipes.
Why FOG Compliance Matters
FOG compliance isn't just a suggestion — it's the law. Municipalities across the country enforce strict regulations because grease buildup is the leading cause of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) in the US. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, permit revocations, and even forced closure of your establishment. Requirements vary significantly between cities: some mandate monthly pumping, others quarterly; some require dedicated FOG permits while others don't; and fine amounts range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands per violation.
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Detailed requirements including pumping schedules, permits, fines, and local ordinance references for 308 cities.
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Side-by-side FOG regulation comparisons between major US cities. See how requirements differ across jurisdictions.
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| State | Code | Establishments | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | IPC | 8,980 | 5 / 5 |
| Alaska | UPC | 1,715 | 1 / 1 |
| Arizona | IPC | 13,666 | 10 / 10 |
| Arkansas | IPC | 5,664 | 4 / 4 |
| California | UPC | 88,778 | 48 / 48 |
| Colorado | IPC | 13,675 | 8 / 8 |
| Connecticut | IPC | 8,611 | 4 / 4 |
| Delaware | IPC | 2,229 | 1 / 1 |
| District of Columbia | IPC | 2,686 | 1 / 1 |
| Florida | IPC | 44,608 | 26 / 26 |
| Georgia | IPC | 21,984 | 7 / 7 |
| Hawaii | UPC | 3,703 | 0 |
| Idaho | UPC | 4,033 | 3 / 3 |
| Illinois | IPC | 28,496 | 6 / 6 |
| Indiana | IPC | 13,400 | 6 / 6 |
| Iowa | IPC | 6,644 | 5 / 5 |
| Kansas | IPC | 5,914 | 4 / 4 |
| Kentucky | IPC | 7,854 | 3 / 3 |
| Louisiana | IPC | 9,519 | 3 / 3 |
| Maine | IPC | 3,424 | 3 / 3 |
| Maryland | IPC | 11,930 | 4 / 4 |
| Massachusetts | IPC | 17,049 | 7 / 7 |
| Michigan | IPC | 19,760 | 6 / 6 |
| Minnesota | UPC | 10,937 | 5 / 5 |
| Mississippi | IPC | 5,494 | 2 / 2 |
| Missouri | IPC | 12,481 | 3 / 3 |
| Montana | UPC | 3,067 | 5 / 5 |
| Nebraska | UPC | 4,347 | 2 / 2 |
| Nevada | UPC | 7,337 | 4 / 4 |
| New Hampshire | IPC | 3,324 | 2 / 2 |
| New Jersey | IPC | 21,457 | 3 / 3 |
| New Mexico | UPC | 3,932 | 1 / 1 |
| New York | IPC | 52,317 | 8 / 8 |
| North Carolina | IPC | 21,985 | 12 / 12 |
| North Dakota | IPC | 1,811 | 1 / 1 |
| Ohio | IPC | 24,162 | 7 / 7 |
| Oklahoma | IPC | 7,955 | 2 / 2 |
| Oregon | UPC | 11,223 | 4 / 4 |
| Pennsylvania | IPC | 27,120 | 6 / 6 |
| Rhode Island | IPC | 3,046 | 1 / 1 |
| South Carolina | IPC | 10,923 | 4 / 4 |
| South Dakota | UPC | 2,053 | 2 / 2 |
| Tennessee | IPC | 13,712 | 8 / 8 |
| Texas | IPC | 60,229 | 28 / 28 |
| Utah | UPC | 6,174 | 3 / 3 |
| Vermont | IPC | 1,497 | 1 / 1 |
| Virginia | IPC | 17,549 | 12 / 12 |
| Washington | UPC | 17,386 | 10 / 10 |
| West Virginia | IPC | 3,269 | 3 / 3 |
| Wisconsin | UPC | 13,939 | 4 / 4 |
| Wyoming | IPC | 1,366 | 0 |