Grease-Control Planning Profile
Build a grease-control planning profile for the people who approve the actual project. This worksheet organizes operating facts and questions. It does not select a grease-interceptor type, calculate a size, quote a price, or determine compliance.
Create your planning profile
Local equipment review needed
Questions to take to the reviewers
- Which wastewater, plumbing, building, health, or onsite-system authority controls this address?
- Which fixtures and waste streams must be connected, separated, or excluded?
- Which device categories, listings, models, and sizing method will the authority accept?
- Which plans, calculations, access details, permits, inspections, and records are required?
- What maintenance trigger and manufacturer instructions apply after approval?
No equipment recommendation was made. Budget and available space do not override the approved design.
Common terms are not recommendations
Model plumbing codes distinguish hydromechanical grease interceptors, gravity grease interceptors, and automatic grease-removal devices. Those definitions do not tell a particular kitchen which device is permitted or adequate. Local adoption, amendments, connected fixtures, approved calculations, product listings, plans, and manufacturer instructions still control.
Frequently asked questions
Will this worksheet choose a grease-trap type?
No. It produces one safe outcome: local equipment review is needed.
Can meal count or budget determine the required device?
No. Those facts may help project planning, but they do not replace the authority's accepted design and approval process.
Does a model plumbing code automatically apply at my address?
No. Confirm the edition and amendments adopted by the responsible jurisdiction.
Can a contractor approve the final design?
A contractor can prepare or install work within the permitted scope, but only the responsible authorities can confirm their approval requirements.
Official sources
- International Code Council — 2024 IPC definitions
- International Code Council — 2024 IPC Chapter 10
- U.S. EPA — National Pretreatment Program implementation
- 40 CFR 403.5 — National pretreatment prohibitions
Fact-checked August 16, 2026. General information only; not legal, plumbing, engineering, environmental, health, or safety advice.
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