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Ord 12-2012 3/6/2012ORDINANCE NO. 12 -2012 Ordinance Amending Article X, Grease Interceptors, Installation And Disposal Of Waste, Of Chapter 106 Of The Wichita Falls Code Of Ordinances, Providing A Penalty Of Up To $2,000 Per Violation, And Providing For Codification WHEREAS, the Health District has recommended and the City Council finds that revision of the existing Grease Interceptor Ordinance will better protect the public owned treatment works of the City and enhance the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls desires to adopt an Grease Interceptor ordinance that is in the best interest of all citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. Article X, Grease Interceptors, Installation and Disposal of Waste, of Chapter 106 of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE X. GREASE INTERCEPTORS INSTALLATION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE Sec. 106 -1000. Purpose, policy, and administration. (a) The purpose of this article is the regulation of the generation and disposal of grease interceptor waste -for the protection of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and the environment. (b) The objective of this ordinance is to reduce the operational and maintenance costs of maintaining the POTW by preventing the accumulation of grease within the collection system lines. (c) This article shall apply to persons in the city and to persons outside the city who, by contract or agreement with the city, are users of the city's POTW. Sec. 106 -1001. Administration. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the laboratory /water pollution coordinate administrator of the Wichita Falls- Wichita County Public Health District under the authority and supervision of the city manager shall administer, implement, and enforce this article and is authorized to promulgate such rules as shall be reasonable and necessary to carry out its provisions. (b) The city manager, the director of community development, the director of public works, and the director of health, and persons designated and under the instruction and supervision of any of them, may investigate compliance of this chapter. Sec. 106 -1002. Abbreviations. Incorporation of abbreviations by reference. Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, abbreviations as defined in Chapter 106, Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Falls, Texas shall apply to the extent that they are not in conflict with the provisions of this article. Sec. 106 -1003. Definitions. Incorporation of definitions by reference. Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, terms and phrases as defined in Chapter 106, Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Falls, Texas shall apply to the extent that they are not in conflict with the provisions of this article. Sec. 106 -1004. Specialized definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this Shapterarticle, have the meanings indicated in this section: Act means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 et seq. Approval authority shall means the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) "oro apprnpri� +o_the_ +crm may �Icn ho Ilcor! �c I IVI V� 1 V 1 IUIV CV7 111 II IU -C.i 7-J V' NV GJI,V i.AJ -i.A and any duly authorized individuals, including authorized contractors, acting as representatives of said director, or the executive director of any state agency replacing TCEQ as the enforcement authority. Biological pretreatment service shall- means the application of any additive or enzyme or the use of any other biological means to digest waste in an interceptor that discharges into a public sewer system within the city. Building official shall mean the building and code administrator for the City of Wichita Falls. The term includes any employees, agents or representatives of the building and code administrator. Chronic problem shall mean a generator that has contributed grease into the POTW requiring the cleaning of lines more than once in a three year period to prevent stoppages. Control authority shall mean the Laboratory /Water Pollution Coordinator of the Wichita Falls /Wichita County Public Health District (or another official designated by the city manager) or his duly authorized deputy, agent or representative. The term includes any employee of the City of Wichita Falls assigned to investigate compliance with and detect violations of this chapter. Discharge means the introduction of waste into a POTW. Disposal shall means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any solid or semi -solid grease interceptor waste, grit interceptor waste, and /or sewage into or on any land or water so that such waste or any constituent thereof may enter the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including ground waters. Disposal facility means a facility at which liquid waste, including but not limited to, grease interceptor waste, grit interceptor waste, and sewage, is received, processed, or treated in a manner compliant with all applicable federal state, and local regulations. Disposal facility operator means an individual who is authorized to accept or reject liquid waste at a disposal facility, and who is authorized to sign a trip ticket, regardless of actual title. Disposal site means a site or part of a site at which grease interceptor waste, grit interceptor waste, or seepage sgptage is processed, treated and/or intentionally placed into or on any land in a manner Gomnliant with all applicable federate; a„d !o at- egulations, and at which site said waste will remain after closure. Emulsifiers and /or de- en7ulsifiors shall means any substance or substances which, when added or placed into a- wastewater grease t; up o�grease interceptor, will form an oily substance to a milky fluid in which the fat globules are in a very finely divided state and are held in suspension, giving it the semblance of a solution; as the homogenization of milk emulsifies the fat with the whey forming a smooth milk product. Existing facility means any building, structure, facility, or installation from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutantsgrgase, the construction of which started before the adoption of this ar4cloAugust 17, 2004. Food courts shall means areas predominantly found in shopping centers or amusement parks and festivals where several food preparation estahrshmentsservice facilities having different owners or serving different fare may be sharing seating space and/or plumbing facilities. Food service facilit °stahlish 7 shall means any fadlity—establishment that cuts, cooks, bakes, prepares or serves food, or which disposes of food - related wastes and/or which has a local, state, and/or federal food preparation or service permit. Food waste grinder shall means a device; which shreds or grinds up solid or semisolid waste materials into smaller portions for discharge into the POTW. Generator shall means a facility that causes, creates, generates, stores, or otherwise produces wastewater which contains grease from on -site process operations, whether domestically or commercially generated, or as a byproduct of some domestic or non - domestic activity._ IS disposed of in accordance with n_all_federal state and local _l_disposal rani ilatinnc Grease shall mean 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 may, nrininate from but not he limited_ concentrations Grease interceptor waste shall means any grease, food particles, or organic or inorganic solid or semisolid waste collected and intercepted by a grease interceptor, usually in layers of floatable, suspended, and settleable substances, which are �- - - - Food courts shall means areas predominantly found in shopping centers or amusement parks and festivals where several food preparation estahrshmentsservice facilities having different owners or serving different fare may be sharing seating space and/or plumbing facilities. Food service facilit °stahlish 7 shall means any fadlity—establishment that cuts, cooks, bakes, prepares or serves food, or which disposes of food - related wastes and/or which has a local, state, and/or federal food preparation or service permit. Food waste grinder shall means a device; which shreds or grinds up solid or semisolid waste materials into smaller portions for discharge into the POTW. Generator shall means a facility that causes, creates, generates, stores, or otherwise produces wastewater which contains grease from on -site process operations, whether domestically or commercially generated, or as a byproduct of some domestic or non - domestic activity._ IS disposed of in accordance with n_all_federal state and local _l_disposal rani ilatinnc Grease shall mean 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 may, nrininate from but not he limited_ concentrations Grease interceptor waste shall means any grease, food particles, or organic or inorganic solid or semisolid waste collected and intercepted by a grease interceptor, usually in layers of floatable, suspended, and settleable substances, which are ultimately removed from a grease interceptor for proper disposal. All lasers must be Grease recovery devices shall -means a type of grease interceptor that mechanically removes grease from t". .— ste -str eamwastewater for later disposal. Such nro��o ro�,veviVeJ�h�ll r r��so intorn�tnr permit (`_ro�so frnm_g�ro�so 1 V V v,' ^ i.Xll 1 VUJV 11 flVl V lV Vl l llf�`VI VUJV 11 V711 1 VUJV recoyeryi de inoc shill• I�c.cvvz.r� -��a� V- r�.c..�.n ru��. Inspection port means an openings; with easily opened covers; designed to allow inspectors quick access to the inlet flow control device, a each compartment of the grease interceptor, and or the effluent from the interceptor. A monitoring port is an devices flit - I tie - e I Wasifelffel a is jj I a a - 12 IS I a m- S METRIC] Z 12M® IN -m ; ®- IN .. .. - .... .. .... .. .- -. Inspection port means an openings; with easily opened covers; designed to allow inspectors quick access to the inlet flow control device, a each compartment of the grease interceptor, and or the effluent from the interceptor. A monitoring port is an devices flit - I tie - e I Wasifelffel a is jj I a a - 12 IS I a m- S METRIC] Z 12M® IN -m ; ®- IN Living quarters shaWmeans a facility, or an area of a facility, where a person or family has a distinct living area; which includes individual kitchen and bath facilities,— and is utilized solely by that single person or family. Manager means the person, regardless of actual title, immediately on -site at a location conducting, supervising, managing, or representing the activities of a generator, a transporter or a disposer. Monitoring port means an inspection port large enough to allow temporary installation of monitoring devices such as samplers, strip recorders, flow meters, or other such measuring and /or monitoring devices. " - _ -- �Wlffilllil 11110 - M=- ON _ -� 0N-7. .T. .. - - - - . -.- •. • - - - M=- • • .. s. ui &, •.. •.... • rdinnriww inmr-mxinflaIrs ..x rin u... af invic+i,-aw •.. •.. •. •. • • .. s. ui &, •.. •.... • rdinnriww inmr-mxinflaIrs ..x rin u... af invic+i,-aw •.. •.. •. •. NPDES shall mean National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System as administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. .. OW . ... - Permittee shall -means a person issued a-any permit under this article-,4-ncludmg and includes any agent, servant, or employee of the permittee. Permitted transporter means a transporter who holds a formal written control document reauired and issued by the control authoritv. which authorizes and entitles the transporter to collect. transaort or disaose of arease interceator waste. arit interceator waste and other liquid wastes at a permitted or registered treatment, storage or disposal site or facility. Publicly owned treatment works and POTW mean a treatment works as defined b ..... un... rp,p -. .• icci una! kxi Mwin nibf fa, . ..... -. ,.. .. . W& - ... ... IL I Permittee shall -means a person issued a-any permit under this article-,4-ncludmg and includes any agent, servant, or employee of the permittee. Permitted transporter means a transporter who holds a formal written control document reauired and issued by the control authoritv. which authorizes and entitles the transporter to collect. transaort or disaose of arease interceator waste. arit interceator waste and other liquid wastes at a permitted or registered treatment, storage or disposal site or facility. Publicly owned treatment works and POTW mean a treatment works as defined b - ® ® Reporting period means January 1 through December 31 of a year. When documentation must be submitted, it must be the documentation for the reporting period immediately preceding the date of submission. +rinn+iza! ar i rx+rnn+n,z! Tkin +nr-sac "vti-mc+n" nw�z! ckoll !ia,in nc C Mn" Shopping center shall —means a group of a; Gh;zeGtura4y— eo raphically unified commercial establishments built on a site that is planned, developed, owned, and managed as an operation unit for sale or lease with a common parking lot; wizh osite n�rleinn in rl�nito rel�tinnchin to tho tinoc �nr! cJjZ�J of ctnroc �t tho cito N caT� cn ry iT -cx T rrc.. -r axrry r r..rr rrN- ccr-cr c.. cy- �c...-caT ca vr .rcvl- ...ruc -cr c...� r cc... Qfriz—sranll .... u_ . .n ... . ..s. n.. k ....•.. u. . ..• .... _ ... •... - TPDES shall mean Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System, as administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, under which the city's POTW is permitted. Transporter shall -means a user who transfers waste from the site of a generator to an approved site for disposal or treatment. Tho troncpnrtor is rocpnncihlo for occl Irin�th�t -I -1 f�CI cxl r..r VI lVl -T7 -1 VJ V7 -f3fNT V- 11J7 -'Cf3J U1 1} 1 CI ri.Al I Trip ticket shall -means the written, ml Ilti_ part form 1 Icon! documentation and req lir°r! ho in tho pnccoccinn of tho goninrotnr troncpnrtorn�rJicrncoro de ^- urnentof the !�V n -1 -CI IV Va7-J Vi aTJTVI l l!1 l}-fV VI I VI LTIVI LI C.i7�% 41 CVI `'^"`"'I�'"'`"'J'�il V 11 generation, receipt, transportation, and disposal of grit interceptor waste, grease interceptor waste, seepagese to e, and other liquid wastes, which enables the legal and proper disposal of hauled g ntercep r waste, grease interc, for walto lVk. �,tinc+n -m rIwn-sair-ml ic ax ioN ax nwxi shIspr Vwn+ Is-me Shopping center shall —means a group of a; Gh;zeGtura4y— eo raphically unified commercial establishments built on a site that is planned, developed, owned, and managed as an operation unit for sale or lease with a common parking lot; wizh osite n�rleinn in rl�nito rel�tinnchin to tho tinoc �nr! cJjZ�J of ctnroc �t tho cito N caT� cn ry iT -cx T rrc.. -r axrry r r..rr rrN- ccr-cr c.. cy- �c...-caT ca vr .rcvl- ...ruc -cr c...� r cc... Qfriz—sranll .... u_ . .n ... . ..s. n.. k ....•.. u. . ..• .... _ ... •... - TPDES shall mean Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System, as administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, under which the city's POTW is permitted. Transporter shall -means a user who transfers waste from the site of a generator to an approved site for disposal or treatment. Tho troncpnrtor is rocpnncihlo for occl Irin�th�t -I -1 f�CI cxl r..r VI lVl -T7 -1 VJ V7 -f3fNT V- 11J7 -'Cf3J U1 1} 1 CI ri.Al I Trip ticket shall -means the written, ml Ilti_ part form 1 Icon! documentation and req lir°r! ho in tho pnccoccinn of tho goninrotnr troncpnrtorn�rJicrncoro de ^- urnentof the !�V n -1 -CI IV Va7-J Vi aTJTVI l l!1 l}-fV VI I VI LTIVI LI C.i7�% 41 CVI `'^"`"'I�'"'`"'J'�il V 11 generation, receipt, transportation, and disposal of grit interceptor waste, grease interceptor waste, seepagese to e, and other liquid wastes, which enables the legal and proper disposal of hauled g ntercep r waste, grease interc, for walto and seepage uch waste at a permitted or registered disposal site, and which specifies the identity of the generator, transporter, and disposal facility and the volume „f gri+ in +orb r,sse tercept , seepage, wastes disposed. Wastewater means liauid and water - carried industrial wastes and sewaae from residential dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and institutions, whether treated or untreated, which are contributed to the publicly owned treatment works. Stormwater, surface water, and groundwater infiltration may be included in the wastewater that enters a aublicly owned treatment works. .. _ .. _ Sec. 106 -1005. Applicability. (a) Wastewater; which contains grease; shall be discharged into the POTW system only under the ofas permitted by this article. b The following types of facilities shall discharge all wastewater from sinks, dishwashers, drains, and any other fixtures through which grease may be discharged, into an adequately sized, properly maintained and functioning grease interceptor before the discharge enters the POTW, as well as provAing and shall provide a grease interceptor inlet flow control device inspection port,,-and a grease interceptor effluent monitoring port, and inspection ports for all parts of the grease interceptor: (1) €very— cCommercial food preparation and food service faoWty'facilities, including but not limited to bakeries, boardinghouses, butcher shops, cafes, GIubhoases, commercial kitchens, delicatessens, fat rrender-ing ice cream parlors, hospitals, meat packing plants, restaurants, schools, sfa��s ,soap facto; ies and similar facilities, especially where meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products or fried foods are prepared or served, (2) Commercial plants where biological matter is processed or rendered, includina but not limited to fat renderina alants. soaa factories. slauahter houses, taxidermy shops, and similar facilities; (3) Clubhouses and other communal gathering facilities, such as those belonging to apartment complexes, golf courses and housing developments, which include kitchens or can be otherwise expected to discharge grease into the POTW; 0 Facilities of intensified dwellina. includina. but not limited to: adult da care facilities, assisted living facilities, convalescent homes, day nursing and childcare facilities in which food preparation occurs, homes for the mentally challenged, hotels, maternity homes, nursing homes, retirement and life care communities and homes: and inlet flow control device inspection port and a grease interceptor effluent monitoring port. (c) A food service facility is exempt from the requirements of Subsection (b ) if it: (1) Sells or serves pre - packaged or pre- cooked food that requires only warming; �2) Serves only snow cones or drinks that do not include meat or dairy products; (3) Is a produce market without a food grinder; or (4) Is a grocery or convenience store that does not offer food preparation, meat cutting or packaging, a delicatessen, or a bakery. (ed) Inferc Grease interceptors shall not be required for single - family residences, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, or apartment complexes, unless the - .no . . 1wim. _ _. .. . _ .. -.- AIMI.E.MI .. .. ON .M .. . _ .. -...- .. .. (ed) Inferc Grease interceptors shall not be required for single - family residences, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, or apartment complexes, unless the - .no . . i3L11�T.�T.IT:RFiT- 7frAr4c -T: - Za ..e -e g - VA &I g ggg - - Za r �ir.�r- r. nor. r :rr.:r- r.*. n•�mr -r. �rr.::rcaa.�a r- �NAMM. . Sec. 106- 4- 0e61006. Requirements feEgGrease interceptors construction. (a) All commercial —mod ��. facilities deahng-- ith—g; ease sna!! ut—fhe ' required to have a grease interceptor shall: locate the interceptor in a manner that provides ready and easy accessibility for cleaning, service and inspection. - VA le to N-1 Sec. 106- 4- 0e61006. Requirements feEgGrease interceptors construction. (a) All commercial —mod ��. facilities deahng-- ith—g; ease sna!! ut—fhe ' required to have a grease interceptor shall: locate the interceptor in a manner that provides ready and easy accessibility for cleaning, service and inspection. - - - -. VA le to N-1 IT -0 - - - -. VA - - - -. (b) Requirements for !Treace trap sizing and design criteria: \ Grease interceptors will be sized, designed, and installed according to the requirements of the technical codes adopted by the City of Wichita Falls in Chapter-22-of the Code of Ordinances, except that in any event where this article and Chapter 22 conflict, this article shall control. (c) Under no circumstances are multiple grease interceptors to be positioned in series. As of (INSERT EFFECTIVE DATEI. no communal arease interceptors shall be installed. New facilities shall be required to install individual grease interceptors. Facilities that utilized a communal grease interceptor before [insert effective date] shall be permitted to continue to do so, but may elect to install an individual arease interceator instead. (e) New shopping centers must have two separate sewer line connections at each unit within the shopping center. One sewer line shall be for sanitary wastewater and one sewer line shall be for the kitchen area, or potential kitchen area, of each unit. The kitchen area, or potential kitchen area, sewer line shall be connected to floor drains in the specified kitchen area, and shall connect,-or-be able to connect to other kitchen fixtures. (f) Owners of a new multi -unit facility or new shopping center facility shall contact the control authority prior to conducting private plumbing work at the multi -unit facility site. Multi -unit facility owners or their designated contractor shall have plans for separate private wastewater lines for kitchen and sanitary wastewater for each individual unit. In addition, the plans shall identify locations to accommodate grease interceptors for each unit of the multi -unit facility. (g) If a new food court is proposed in a mall, or an existing food court is proposed to be expanded in a mall, each food service facility shall have a monitoring port. .�1 -. - •. •.. I. - 1 If. I1. 1 ■.. •.. 1 ■.. - • 1 - - •.. • - •. N I P. ~--A, a .. •. • I . ♦ • - •.. •. 1 -� 1 • � 1 N I P. ~--A, a •. • I . ♦ • - •.. •. 1 -� 1 • � 1 .. - ■.�� ■��..l:I..t Jt1'�'L ,� ■lam] ■lTS!1: L �'L�� \ ■1��.� ■�C�J ■l�1 .x.11 J - - - ii' �� - � - r � • � � it �i - - �. �i '�.. 15111: llr-Nm;lV*lfrZl •.. 1 • •. •.. •.. •. 1 •.. - 1 -. •.. •.. .■ . -. •. 1 a" 1. . +k in • - .. 1. -.... IIIL- 1. . n 1 w rinwmiriww n. • •. •. •.. 1 . • lei •. • @ - •. • inaii • .. n 1. m -Y - .� .. e - - - ii' �� - � - r � • � � it �i - - �. �i '�.. 15111: llr-Nm;lV*lfrZl Sec. 106 -1007. Discharge criteria for grease interceptors. a) Where grease is a byproduct of food preparation or cleanup, reasonable efforts shall be made to arevent the inclusion of arease in wastewater. Exceat as a (b) None of the following agents shall be placed directly into a grease interceptor, or into any drain that leads to a grease interceptor: (1) Emulsifiers or any type of product that will liguefy grease interceptor wastes; substance that may cause excessive foamina in the POTW: Q) Hazardous wastes, such as acids, strong deaners, pesticides, herbicides, paint, solvents, or gasoline. (4) Any substance capable of moving grease interceptor waste from the grease interceptor to the POTW. The influent to interceptors shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit 140° F). The temperature at the flow control device inspection port shall be considered equivalent to the temperature of the influent. Toilets, urinals, and other similar fixtures shall not discharge through a interceptor. (e) Wastewater shall only enter a grease interceptor through the inlet flow control device, then the inlet pipe. (f) Where a food waste grinder is installed, the wastewater from that grinder shall not discharge directly into the POTW without passing through a grease interceptor. Living quarters are exempted from this requirement. Sec. 106-a 001008. Control authority determinations. 1 If the control authority issues such an orders Such installation then the control authority shall serve notice of such order upon the grease generator. 2 Within ten days of receipt of such order, the grease generator may demand a hearing to review such order, in which case t. The control authority shall schedule a hearing to review such -the order within 30 days of receiving the demand for review — hearing from the grease–or–grit generator, and . If ° hoari�g.�_�_ng �o_reVi°�ni +ho order is scheduled, the control - 1-1- G -1 -1� l,-V' ® -11 -1� '-J �i Q'gTI,Q- II- I��.I�.1�7�T shall authority- serve notice of the hearing to review Such order upon the gym- 1 If the control authority issues such an orders Such installation then the control authority shall serve notice of such order upon the grease generator. 2 Within ten days of receipt of such order, the grease generator may demand a hearing to review such order, in which case t. The control authority shall schedule a hearing to review such -the order within 30 days of receiving the demand for review — hearing from the grease–or–grit generator, and . If ° hoari�g.�_�_ng �o_reVi°�ni +ho order is scheduled, the control - 1-1- G -1 -1� l,-V' ® -11 -1� '-J �i Q'gTI,Q- II- I��.I�.1�7�T shall authority- serve notice of the hearing to review Such order upon the grease generator at least ten days before the date of Such the hearing. At the hearing —to revaew the order, the generator may present evidence, and the control authority may make new findings and issue new orders concerning the subject of the original h°, rear order. d) If the control authority determines that a generator is causing a chronic problem, that aenerator shall install an external arease interceator desianed to retain at �1) The control authority shall contact the generator causing a chronic problem in writing. The generator shall take steps to resolve the chronic problem within thirty days of the hand - delivery or certified mailing of the notice. 2) The generator shall submit plans to the building official outlining the installation of the reauired arease interceator within sixtv days of the hand - delivery or certified mailina of the notice. The aenerator shall also make application with the building official for all necessary permits and approvaIs for the installation within sixty days of the hand - delivery or certified_ mailing_of the notice. The generator shall com lete said installation within thirty days of receiving all necessary approvals and permits from the building official to do so. (e) If an inspection findq a_grease interceptor to be full, immediate step shall be taken by the generator to evacuate and clean the interceptor. The inspector shall make an evaluation of the advisability of allowing discharge to continue, and-mgy-order an immediate cessation of all discharge-from the facility. 1 wl"4 11", a "I'l, 2 0 3 , 0 (bj ----- Ready- -inspection -or -service of - The use of ladders or the removal of b - equipment or stored materials in order to inspect-inlet flow control devices, inspeGt-or-service-interceptors, or-sample-interceptGr-effluentgDj4_ports shall the use of ladders or the removal of equipment or stored materials. (c) _Inspectbn-ports-and-monitoFhi"Eorts shall be located so as to allow inspectors quick and easy access to the inlet flow control device, each compartment of the interceptor, and the effluent from the interceptor. An interceptor shall not be installed in any part of a building where food is handled. -The location of all in&peGtion-pofts-and-monitoring-ports shall nieet4he-approval-oftg_gppfoved_by the control authority and shall be shown on the approved building plans. (Gd) A one-piece removable metal plate covering the entire interceptor shall be preferred as an interceptor inspection port, though at the discretion of the control authority,-_Mqy_permit standard manhole ports may-to be installed over each divider in the interceptor. parts of the interceptor shall , but_4 be easily accessible for cleaning and visual inspection. (de) A-The grease interceptor effluent monitoring port shall be provided-for-ease-4n as close as possible to the connection with the WPOTW within the bounds of the facility property,_q �dsh�allbe�lace�d and maintained so that sample taken from the Sec. 106 -a -- 011-1010. Under4he sink grease interceptors. (b) Installation requirements. (1) The interceptor USGI may be set on the floor, partially recessed in the floor with its top flush with the floor, or fully recessed below the floor to suit piping and structural conditions, so long as the arrangement isas acceptable by-to the building department of community deyelnnmontofflclal. (2) There shall be sufficient clearance for the removal of the interceptor USGI cover for cleaning. (3) Unless specifically approved by the building and code administration divrsi��ni official, runs of pipe exceeding 25 feet between fixture and interceptor USGI shall not be permitted. (54) A suitable flow control fitting shall be installed ahead of the ini„ nv, Gep`or USGI in the waste line beyond the fixture and-as close as possible to the underside of the lowest fixture. When wastes- ofwastewater from two or more sinks or fixtures are-is combined to flow through one + in`e,cepfo- USGI, a single flow control fitting shall be used. (65) Air intake for flow control either shall terminate under the sink drain board as high as possible to prevent overflow, or shall terminate in a return bend at the same height and on the outside of the building. (76) To retain water and prevent siphoning, all in }erGen }nrc USGIs shall have a vented waste, sized in accordance with the plumbing code of the city. (87) With the approval of the building and code administration division of the department of community developmen }official, one interceptor USGI may be used to serve multiple fixtures if the fixtures are located close together and the interceptor is sized to meet the combined flow of all the fixtures. - -: a E �- in }ernen }nr is onnrnnri a }elv nleener! enr! incnen }er! Sec. 106 -1011. — Grease recovery devices. (a) It shall be unlawful to utilize a grease recovery device unless the generator holds a grease interceptor permit for the device. (b) Grease from grease recovery devices shall: Be stored on aremises in an intearal recovered arease container: �2) Be stored in such a manner as to minimize odors and insects; 3) Not be mixed with edible arease: and �4) Be removed only by a permitted transporter. C) Recovered arease shall not be stored on- aremises lonaer than two weeks. Sec. 106401--31 Interceptor maintenance. (a) A generators shall maintain grease interceptors in proper continuous working condition, and shall ensure that the flow control fitting supplied with the interceptor is in position at all times during operation of the interceptor. (b) A generator is responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, or installing all apparatus and equipment necessary to ensure said working condition and compliance with discharge regulations at all times. C) Grease interceptors shall be serviced and evacuated at least every 90 days by a (d) After service, the generator shall ensure that the interceptor is thoroughly inspected to make certain that inlet, outlet, and air relief ports are clear of obstructions. Grease and other waste removed from a arease interceator shall not be introduced into anv drain. sewer. or natural bodv of water. The waste shall be placed in proper containers for proper disposal, and shall not be mixed with edible grease or disposed of in such a matter so as to become food for animals or humans. m- : - - -m m - m- m - m - - wev - m m m m - 'D A g -g - - - �- 1 1 MO 1, - - -m -m - - ! -. -4 m m.m- a - m - ! m ! . 1. EA. .- - - - �- 1 1 MO 1, - - -m -m - - ! -. -4 m m.m- a - m - ! m ! 111021 -m - - ! -. -4 m m.m- a - m - ! m ! 111021 (fh) Cleaning and evacuation procedures.: (1) The owner gr �n ,pknyeeA representative of the faci;;ty generator shall - 1- 11�'Q'VVTI'l,l —VI U} 1 l,l -rl� 14 l��i supervise the-grease interceptor cleaning, and shall be physically present and observe the entire cleaning operation. (2) A generator shall cause the liquid waste hauler, transporter, or any other person cleaning or servicing an interceptor to completely evacuate all contents, including floating materials, wastewater, and bottom sludges and solids, of all grease and /or grit interceptors and other interceptors during servicing. _Skimming the surface layer of waste material, partial cleaning of the interceptor or use of any method that does not remove the entire contents of the collection deyin °interceptor is shall not constitute a cleaning, servicing or evacuation as required by law. The suction of the floating materials shall be done prior to removal of other contents._ After complete evacuation, the walls, top, and bottom of the interceptor shall then be thoroughly scraped and the residue remove The interceptor shall then be washed down and the residue removed. (3) It shall be unlawful for a generator to allow; the discharge of liquid, semi- solids, or solids back into an-a grease interceptor during and /oror after servicing._ Any fleGan+ingg_ decanting or discharging of removed waste v�c..vurran back-into the-an interceptor from which the waste was removed or in any other ini.rG. ^inrmanner other than through the inlet pipe, n for +h. -purpose of reducing the volume to be disposed, is prohibited. (4) Each grease interceptor shall be fully evacuated when serviced unless the intterceptor -waste volume is greater than the permitted transporter's tank capacity on the V-AGUU struck in which case the permitted transporter shall arrange for the interceptor +s-to be fully evacuated within a 24 -hour period following the transporter's inability to fully evacuate the interceptor. (gi) Eisp ^��' ^f in +ercep Waste removed from each -a grease v�u�v �n r� interceptor shall be disposed of at a facility permitted and authorized to receive such waste in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations._ In no way .hall the p ,mnag. The waste shall not be returned to any private or public portion of the POTW; without prior written approval from the control authority. The waste shall not, be returned to any portion of the POTW not specifically designated by the wastewater collections _treatment superintendent. Additionally, grease -removed from an interceptor shall not be (hi) Vacuum wrack Gleaning service: It shall be unlawful for a grease or grit -generator to allow grease o - gritintercepto; waste to be removed from his premises by a an one who does not have all applicable federal, state, or local permits or registrations, including at a minima im a vacuum im tri ink Gleaning ..,vino permit from the control authority, and a TCEQ waste hauler's permit. (k) Self - cleaning_ OA The control authority may permit the service and cleaning of a grease interceptor by the generator who owns or operates it under the following conditions- weeks. f,6) The grease interceptor must be capable of retaining at least thirty (30) pounds of grease. �B) The grease must be stored on premises in an integral recovered grease container in such a manner as to minimize odors and insects. not be mixed with edible arease. and be removed onlv by a permitted transporter. (C) Recovered grease shall not be stored on- premises longer than two (D) A maintenance log shall be kept by self - cleaning generators that indicates, at a minimum, the following information: i. Date the grease interceptor was serviced; ii. Name of the person servicing the grease interceptor; iii. Waste disposal method used; iv. Amount of grease removed; and V. The signature of the person servicing the interceptor after each cleaning certifying that all grease was removed and disposed of properly, the grease interceptor was thoroughly cleaned. and that all carts were in oaerable condition. �2) Written requests for authorization to self -clean must be submitted annually to the control authority for approval. The written request shall include the followina information: A) The generator name and street address; The name, title, and phone number of the generator's representative responsible for the self - cleaning; (C) A description of maintenance frequency, method of disposal, method of cleanina and size of the arease interceptor: and (D) A signed statement that the generator's representative shall maintain records of waste disaosal and aroduce them for compliance inspections. (3) Violation of any grease interceptor regulation subjects a generator to removal from the self - cleaner aroaram at the discretion of the control authority. Sec. 106 -1013. Interceptor maintenance service contract. (a) A generator shall obtain a written grease interceptor service agreement with a permitted transporter to maintain required grease interceptors in effective operating condition. A service agreement must be for an annual term and a aenerator must maintain such an aareement in effect as Iona as the aenerator has a grease interceptor. (b) A generator shall provide copies of all written grease interceptor service agreements to the control authority. Any modifications or changes to the contract must be submitted to the control authority within ten working days of the change or modification. It is a violation for a generator to discharge through an interceptor without a written grease interceptor service agreement. (c) A written grease interceptor service agreement shall include: (1) The customer name, address and telephone number, and the name, address. and telephone number of the aenerator to be serviced if different; (2) The name of a primary and secondary contact person for the generator; (3) The grease interceptor permit number of each interceptor to be serviced; f4) The size of each interceptor to be serviced; (5) The precise location of each interceptor to be serviced, including a diagram if necessaryi (6) The fre uency of service and evacuation required; �7) The signature of an authorized representative of the generator indicating acceptance of the terms of the contract; (8) The permitted transporter company name, address, and telephone number; f 9) The name of a primary and secondary contact person for the permitted transporter; t10) The TCEQ permit number of the permitted transporter; 11) The aermitted transporter number issued by the control authori X121 The-signature-of an authorized representative of the permitted transporter indicating acceptance of the terms of the contract; (13) The name, address, and telephone number of the disposal site; (14) The TCEQ registration number of the disposal site; (15) A start date and an end date, to include not less than one ear; (16) A certificate of insurance for the permitted transporter; (17) A certificate of assurance by the permitted transporter; and . (18) A certificate of indemnification. Sec. 106 -1014. Permit requirements. (a) It is unlawful for any faGility—generator to discharge effluent from through a grease interceptor without authorization from the control authority. o, i+honza inn � -cax�� rvrr�uzrv� � in the form of a "grease interceptor permit." Lb Application for a permit shall be made to the control authority. _If, after examining the information contained in the grease interceptor permit application, it is determined by the control authority that the proposed discharge does not conflict with the provisions of this article, or any other federal, state, or local requirement or regulation, and the permit fee is paid, a permit shall be issued allowing the facility to discharge effluent through a grease interceptor into the POTW. (1) in order to maintain the facility on the same permit schedule if a facility allows a permit to lapse, or (2) in order to maintain the facility on the same permit schedule as any other permits it may hold from the City. d The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the control authority at any time during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements as identified in this chapter are modified or other just causes to make such modification exists. The grease generator shall be informed of any proposed changes in the issued permit at least thirty days prior to the effective date of the changeW._ Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance. ffe7i,iiiia"Tzye M-11 III -no NPRIMIs WIN-1 MaTIMPIR 12"S - 111 MW MEA ....... .. Sec. 106401-61015. Grease interceptor treatment products. (a) Use The use of grease interceptor treatment products, including bacteria, designed to digest grease; i-s are specifically prohibited unless the control authority has given prior written consent (b) The control authority may consider the use °cceGe—of Such rease interceptor treatment products for u-se ma ho ^oncideror! only where a valid TV7 LT3V I I IU NV VV7- ffTfl7V }-V 1 screening test; showing the product's ability to treat the— wastewater and to produce an infll en +effluent in compliance with this article; has been performed in accordance with methods outlined by the control authority. (fd) If a grease interceptor treatment product is accepted for use, the control authority will provide written consent from the control of ithor*to use the product. (ge) The permittee must disclose a complete descriptions of the chemical composition of all grease interceptor treatment products to the control authority. (hf) The control authority may revoke perrnissionAritten consent to use such —a grease interceptor treatment products where the effluent from the interceptor -or basin in which the product is used fails to meet the requirements of the article. Sec. 106-4D471016. Mobile treatment arocesses. Any person wishing to make use of a mobile treatment process or of an on site process to clean or service grease interceptors or grit interceptors shall demonstrate the process to the satisfaction of the control authority. Included with the demonstration shall be a written explanation of the treatment process and a description of the chemical composition of all products used during the process. Any costs to the city associated with the demonstration, such as, but not limited to sampling and analysis, shall be recovere u paid ('mm�l rloc ntinnc of the nhomin�l Sec. 1064&4 04 61 017. Facility closure. a When a facility with a grease interceptor closes for business, and is subsequently razed or demolished, then any grease interceptors shall be physically removed.. C11111111121RI - - iiiiiii 11 F - I R IT! ! 111 ii ii FIN IN III IT (ib) Remodeled When a facility with a grease interceptor closes for business, and the facility is remodeled such that the grease interceptor will not be used, then the grease interceptor may be either physically removed or left in place. If the grease interceptor is left in place, however- -_ ®e` er: aL1 -j The grease interceptor o; nterc or-s— ertr-ap- shall have all effluent pumped out, and the trapinterceptor shall be cleaned thoroughly; and the grease interneninr nr _eptors or trans left dry and empty, —Land e. bL2 -I Be The grease interceptor shall be re- plumbed as to bypass the existing grease interceptor , either by straight through or by bypassing methods, while leaving the empty trap- interceptor and in place for possible future utilization by another business, or be re- plumbed with a straiaht line alumbed from the inlet to the outlet. and the remainder of the c In all instances, the owner of the facilit shall inform the control authority and perform the closure at such a time so as to permit an inspector to be physically present during the removal or filling of the rease interceptor. Sec. 106440 1018. MonitorinqjInspection and entry. 1 JAL Jt�l!I.l. c In all instances, the owner of the facilit shall inform the control authority and perform the closure at such a time so as to permit an inspector to be physically present during the removal or filling of the rease interceptor. Sec. 106440 1018. MonitorinqjInspection and entry. issued hereunder._ A grease generator shall allow the- inspectors access to all parts of the premises for inspection, sampling, records examination and copying, and the performance of additional duties. _The right of access of the control authority shall be considered at least as extensive as the authority provided under Chapter 106, Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Falls, Texas. _Arrangements for-to provide the- immediate access of-to the control authority nr his Designate represents i-ye shall have been made V}—r rrr— vc...rr lucc.. —rc.. .r�..r rcu��cry c.. ahead of time, and such failure to make adequate arrangements shall not be considered a legitimate reason to refuse adtilm ttan ^Ge- ofaccess to the control authority. (b) In cases where a facility includes private living quarters, the right of access shall extend to all common areas, and any other area or areas a facility employee, including the manager and /or owner, may enter without expressedthe permission of the residents of such a facility. (c) Search warrants. If the control authority has been refused access to a c +n I�ro or rproperty facilit or any part thereof, and is able to demonstrate �cl a 1 �. � v �Nr-�N �. rc� probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this ordinance; or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program of the city designed to verify compliance with this article o designed -cv -P v�v,rr, this permi+ nr nrrlor iccllor! horollnrlor or to protect the overall public health, UI ly_uV} 11 rll V -V7 -lA l,1 IJJaVV -I IV }-V {„{I rlA l,l , safety and welfare of the community, then the control authority may seek issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction Sec. 106- 4V201019. Confidentialitv and aroarietary information. (b) Any grease generat )r,facilit or-any other entity; may claim any such information and data collected pursuant to this ordinance to be confidential and proprietary no- lore to the extent permitted by Chapter 106, Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and -using the procedures specified thereunder. Sec. 106 -4-021 -1020. Timina. All written reports, applications, and any other such material required by those regulated under this article w+U -shall be deemed to have been submitted on the date postmarked.jaxed or hand delivered to the r .—M-721 Sec. 106402l —Fees and expenses. a The city may adopt , charges, surcharges, and fees for application, operation, enforcement, administration, and reimbursement of costs incurred pursuant to this ordinance. L1i�T�: iT�. 1�7�L�.' T. 1�LiTi� ►1Lf:�f.T�T.�:7't.1�1�f9. - �:Z711T��1:71[l. •- -- AT e- (c) A renewal permit fee shall be due on the expiration date of the previous permit. Sec. 106 -4- 031022. Violation. (a) It is unlawful for any person or facilit to g; a °s° n °n°rotnr t„ discharge into the POTW in any manner that is in violation of this article, or of any condition set forth in this or4cl -e ry � s � n � arrrr -u� c� �.rc... b ",A person commits an offense if the person causes or permits the plugging or blocking of, or otherwise interferes with or permits the- interference of with a grease interceptor or the POTW, including alteration or removal of any flow constricting devices so as to cause flow to rise above the design capacity of the-a grease interceptor. (bc) No-it shall be unlawful for any person, and or facility, whether the facility holds a permit under this ordinance or not, shal!-to discharge grease in excess of 500 mg /I to the POTW. !f such dsch�u;ge �ccu;s fh° ;,e�sen fab "all —be consiconsidered in violation of this article and subject to the remedies deSGrihor! dered Ii..- Q1 -IQ J l C ®- CI- Ii..i remedies herein. This includes non-permitted facilities. .. - -.-. Mm we . . L 11��!'Jiiv till 111111111111 Iffelo.11516 Aft. Her -. - Re - . . - ■ O 1 . (df) Any person or facility who shaWviolates any provision of this ordinance, or who sha!I-fails to comply with any provision hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $2,000.00 for each violation. and -eEach day a violation continues; shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished accordingly. - - - - - 0- (df) Any person or facility who shaWviolates any provision of this ordinance, or who sha!I-fails to comply with any provision hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $2,000.00 for each violation. and -eEach day a violation continues; shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished accordingly. Sec. 106 - 4-0241023. nn„hile treatment nr„�e��e�Additional remedies; remedies not � v-ry v rr�..— rr�.rut�r r rc..Y ��Frrvvc...rn...Y exclusive. The control authority may suspend water or sewer service when such suspension is necessary in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which: (1) May present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons or the environment; (2) Causes stoppages or excessive maintenance to be performed to prevent stoppages in the POTW; Q) Causes interference to the POTW; or Causes the citv to violate anv condition of its NPDES or TPDES aermit. future occurrence shall be submitted to the city within 15 days of the date of occurrence. c The remedies provided for in this article are not exclusive. The control authority may take any legally authorized actions against a noncompliant permittee or gear eraterfacility discharging grease into the POT j, including, but not limited to carhire r°7medies -e n�iim e.rru�ted -rri yhupt °i �rv6� cr ti�tY: vii i v�the r:e ®nf SO � - I act • u.. . - . •... .. •. •... - . u.. •. •.. . •. �... •.. -MIS. � - I rk 'jD =121L owl a�- - - - - e �� . ®- - a a ION Qim-korminc far 2 * ■ •. •. •. •... n +adn Xfmlllgz AS l l u. w w • AAC nw,7 •. • 1 •. •. • . - - - • •. - u - • - •. •.. •.. Sec. 106 -1024. Authorization. The control authority is authorized to promulgate such rules and procedures as shall be reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter according to its terms and intent., including the setting of any additional fees. Qim-korminc far 2 * ■ •. •. •. •... n +adn Xfmlllgz AS l l u. w w • AAC nw,7 •. • 1 •. •. • . - - - • •. - u - • - •. •.. •.. Sec. 106 -1024. Authorization. The control authority is authorized to promulgate such rules and procedures as shall be reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter according to its terms and intent., including the setting of any additional fees. Secs. 106 - 10281025- 106 -1038. Reserved. 2. Codification The sections of this ordinance that specify they amend or add to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls are intended to be parts of said Code, and said sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of March, 2012. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk