Sec. 13-1-190. Nonacceptable waste.
(a) No person shall permit nonacceptable wastes to enter, directly or indirectly, into the sewage works. Except as to the mandatory FOG provisions set forth below, the Town Manager may require other owners or users to install, at his or her own expense, grease, oil or sand interceptors to be installed wherever necessary.
(b) Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). To aid in preventing the introduction and accumulation of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into the municipal wastewater system, causing, tending to cause, or contributing to sanitary sewer blockages and obstructions and maintenance problems at the regional wastewater facility, all retail food establishments are required to install and maintain grease control devices and manage used fryer oil according to the provisions below:
(1) Grease Control Devices.
a. New Food Service Establishments (FSEs) shall be required to install, operate, and maintain a grease control device in compliance with the requirements of the International Plumbing Code and this Code.
b. Existing FSEs in operation as of the effective date of this Ordinance [ed. note August 17, 2012] may continue to operate and maintain their existing grease control devices, provided such grease control devices are in proper operating condition. An existing FSE shall install a new grease control device that complies with the requirements of the International Plumbing Code if its grease control device is determined not to be in proper operating condition. Existing FSEs that do not currently have a grease control device shall install a grease control device that complies with the requirements of the International Plumbing Code whenever there is a change of ownership of the real property or issuance of a building permit for remodel of the FSE kitchen.
c. Installation. Grease control devices shall be installed by a licensed plumber. Where possible, a grease control device shall be located outside. When installed inside, a grease control device shall be located away from the food preparation area. Every grease control device shall be installed and connected so that it is readily accessible for inspection, cleaning, and removal of the intercepted food waste and grease at any time.
d. Registration. Each grease control device shall be registered with the Telluride Public Works Department within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance or upon the date of installation. Public Works will provide a registration form.
e. Maintenance. Grease control devices shall be properly maintained at all times. Maintenance shall include the complete removal of all contents, including floating materials, wastewater and settled solids. Decanting or discharging of the removed waste back into the grease control device or private sewer line or into any portion of the Town’s wastewater collection system is prohibited. In no event shall the content of food solids and FOG exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the overall liquid depth of the device.
f. Evidence of Maintenance. The Town Manager shall have the authority to make such inspections as are authorized by law during reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting, observing, taking measurement, sampling, testing or reviewing the records of the grease control device(s) installed in an FSE. Upon request, FSEs must show evidence of an active contract to service all grease control devices on the premises and haul the waste. Alternatively, the FSE itself must provide evidence of regular maintenance and proper waste disposal. In either case, a copy of a Grease Control Device Maintenance & Waste Disposal Affidavit shall be required and will include the following information: date, time, volume, and responsible person or contractor. The original affidavit, as well as originals of all contracts and receipts for at least one (1) year will remain at all times on the premises of the FSE.
g. Use of additives that prevent grease from accumulating in grease control devices is prohibited.
(2) Stored Used Fryer Oil.
(a) Evidence of Proper Disposal. The Town Manager shall have the authority to require evidence of an active contract to haul used fryer oil from an FSE. Alternatively, the FSE itself must provide evidence of proper disposal, such as a receipt from a disposal facility. In either case, a copy of a Used Fryer Oil Disposal Affidavit shall be required and include the following information: date, time, volume, and responsible person or contractor. The original affidavit, as well as originals of all contracts and receipts for at least one (1) year will remain at all times on the premises of the FSE.
(b) Used Fryer Oil Storage. The Town Manager shall have the authority to inspect all areas where used fryer oil is stored. Proper storage criteria shall include: (1) sealed storage, (2) spill containment, (3) a spill response plan. Used fryer oil is considered to be refuse and pursuant to Telluride Municipal Code §7-5-10 must be collected no less than every two (2) weeks. (Prior code 13.04.190; Ord. 1375, 2012)