Shasta Lake Municipal Code Art. VII Fats, Oils and Grease Control

The purpose of this article is to assist in limiting the introduction and accumulation of fats, oils and grease (FOG) from food service establishments (FSE) into the city's sewer collection and treatment system in order to reduce the potential for sanitary sewer overflows. This article does not apply to individual dwelling units or for any private living quarters.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this article, shall have the meaning hereinafter designated:

A. Alternative pretreatment technology includes, but is not limited to, appropriately sized devices that are used to trap, separate and hold grease from wastewater and prevent it from being discharged into the sanitary sewer collection system.

B. Best management practices (BMP). Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the introduction of FOG to the sewer facilities.

C. Development services director. The individual, or his/her designee, designated by the city manager to approve the type of grease control device used in a FSE and ensure the correct installation of the device.

D. Effluent. Any liquid outflow from the FSE that is discharged to the sewer.

E. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG). Any substance such as vegetable or animal product that is used in, or is a by-product of the cooking or food preparation process, and that turns or may turn viscous or solidifies with a change in temperature or other conditions.

F. FOG control program. The FOG control program required by and developed pursuant to RWQCB Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ, Section D.13.vii, as established in the most current version of the city's sewer system management plan.

G. FOG control program manager. The wastewater treatment plant superintendent, or his/her designee, designated by the city manager to administer the FOG control program. The FOG control program manager is responsible for all determinations of compliance with the program in regard to the correct use of best management practices (BMP) and operation of grease control devices.

H. Food service establishment (FSE). Facilities defined in California Retail Food Code (CRFC), and any establishment engaged primarily in activities of preparing, serving, manufacturing, packaging or otherwise making available food for consumption by the public (e.g., restaurants, commercial kitchens, caterers, hotels, schools, hospitals, prisons, correctional facilities, care institutions, etc.) which has any process or device that uses or produces FOG, or grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke or odors that are required to be removed by a Type I or Type II hood, as defined in CRFC.

I. Food grinder. Any device installed in the plumbing or sewer system for the purpose of grinding food waste or food preparation by-products for the purpose of disposing it in the sewer system.

J. Grease control device. Any grease interceptor, grease trap or other mechanism, device, or process, which attaches to, or is applied to, wastewater plumbing fixtures and lines, the purpose of which is to trap or collect or treat FOG prior to it being discharged into the sewer system. "Grease control device" may also include any other proven method to reduce FOG subject to the approval of the development services director.

K. Grease interceptor. A multi-compartment structure or device that is constructed in different sizes and is generally required to be located underground in outside areas between the FSE and the connection to the sewer system for the purpose of removing and preventing fats, oils and grease from entering the sanitary sewer collection system. These devices retain grease-containing flow long enough so that grease and some solids can rise to the water surface, most of the solids settle to the bottom, and clarified water can eventually be discharged to the sanitary sewer.

L. Grease trap. A device used to serve from one to four plumbing fixtures for separating and retaining waterborne greases and grease complexes prior to the wastewater exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer system.

M. Manifest. That receipt which is retained by the generator of wastes for disposing recyclable wastes or liquid FOG wastes as required by this article.

N. Monitoring/sampling facilities. Structure(s) provided at the FSE's expense for the city or FSE to collect a representative wastewater sample, measure and record wastewater constituent mass and concentrations, or provide access to plug or terminate the discharge.

O. Remodeling. A physical or operational change causing generation of the amount of FOG that exceeds the current amount of FOG discharged to the sewer system in an amount that alone or collectively causes or creates a potential for sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) to occur; or to a FSE that requires a building permit and involves any one or combination of the following: (1) Under slab plumbing in the food processing area, (2) a thirty (30%) percent increase in the net public seating area, (3) a thirty (30%) percent increase in the size of the kitchen area, or (4) any change in the size or type of food preparation equipment.

P. Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO). Any overflow, spill, release, discharge or diversion of untreated or partially treated wastewater from a sanitary sewer system. SSO's often contain high levels of suspended solids, pathogenic organisms, toxic pollutants, nutrients, oil, and grease. SSO's pollute surface and ground waters, threaten public health, adversely affect aquatic life, and impair the recreational use of surface waters.

Q. Sewer facility or system. Any devices or systems belonging to the city used in the collection, storage, treatment, recycling, reclamation, reuse, transportation, or disposal of wastewater or sludge.

R. Sewer lateral. That portion of the sanitary sewer line conveying wastewater from the building to the city's sewer system. The sewer lateral is owned and maintained by the property owner.

S. Twenty-five (25%) percent rule. Requirement for grease control devices to be maintained such that the combined FOG and solids accumulation does not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the total depth of the grease control device. This is to ensure that the minimum hydraulic retention time and required available hydraulic volume is maintained to effectively intercept and retain FOG discharged to the sewer system.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

All new and existing FSE's shall be issued a FOG program notice by the FOG control program manager. The notice shall contain the current FOG control program rules and regulations. The FSE is required to comply with all of the applicable rules and regulations.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

All FSE's are prohibited from any of the following:

A. The discharge of wastes containing FOG of animal or vegetable origin in concentrations greater than three hundred (300) milligrams per liter (mg/l).

B. The discharge into the sewer system of FOG that may accumulate and/or cause or contribute to blockages in the sewer system or at the sewer system lateral except as provided herein.

C. Operation of food grinders in the plumbing system.

D. The introduction of any additives into a FSE's wastewater system for the purpose of emulsifying FOG, unless a specific written authorization from the FOG control program manager is obtained.

E. The disposal of cooking oil into drainage pipes. All waste cooking oils shall be collected, stored and labeled properly in receptacles such as barrels or drums for recycling or other acceptable methods of disposal.

F. The use of biological additives for grease remediation or as a supplement to interceptor maintenance, without prior authorization from the FOG control program manager.

G. The discharge of waste from toilets, urinals, washbasins, and other fixtures containing fecal materials to sewer lines intended for grease interceptor service.

H. The discharge to the sewer system of any waste, including FOG and solid materials, removed from the grease control device. Grease removed from grease interceptors shall be disposed of as necessary as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for grease interceptors pursuant to Section 13.16.780 of this article. Grease removed from grease traps shall be disposed of as necessary as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for grease traps pursuant to Section 13.16.800 of this article.

I. No FSE shall increase the use of water or in any other manner attempt to dilute a discharge as a way of achieving compliance with this article and the FOG control program.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. All new FSE's or FSE's remodeled pursuant to Section 13.16.680(O) of this article shall have a grease interceptor that complies with the requirements of this article unless a waiver or variance is granted pursuant to Section 13.16.720 of this article. Flows from sinks and drains, such as floor drains, floor sinks and other fixtures, or equipment that discharges wastewater containing excessive amounts of FOG, must be connected to a grease interceptor. Pipes draining to a grease interceptor shall be labeled "GW" (grease waste).

B. Facilities other than FSE's which introduce FOG into the sewer system in quantities that can affect line stoppage or hinder sewage treatment may be required to install a grease interceptor as determined by the FOG control program manager

C. A grease control device shall not be required for individual dwelling units or for any private living quarters.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A FSE may submit an application, on a form prescribed by the city, for a waiver or variance from the requirement for a grease control device to the development services director as provided in this section. Upon determination by the development services director, in consultation with the FOG control program manager, that reasons are sufficient to justify a waiver or variance, the permit will be issued, issued with conditions, or denied. The FSE may appeal the development services director's decision to the city council as provided in Section 13.16.720(F) of this article.

A. Conditional Waiver for Existing FSE's. FSE's that existed on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article that do not have a grease control device installed will be issued a conditional waiver. The conditional waiver will specify requirements with which the FSE must comply in order to operate without a grease control device. The conditional waiver may be revoked at any time pursuant to Section 13.16.720(E) of this article.

B. Conditional Waiver Due to Business Type. A new or remodeled FSE may submit an application for a conditional waiver from the requirement for a grease control device to the development services director for the following business types. A conditional waiver may be revoked at any time pursuant to Section 13.16.720(E) of this article. Although a waiver may be granted, a newly constructed FSE may be required to provide space and plumbing segregation for future installation of a grease interceptor or grease trap.

1. Establishments serving only beverages.

2. Establishments engaged in only reheating, hot holding or assembly of ready-to-eat food products without any baking or other food preparation.

3. Other establishments that can demonstrate that food preparation and service do not generate fats, oils and grease in a quantity sufficient to require a grease interceptor due to menu and number of meals served, or a combination of the two.

C. Variance from Grease Interceptor Requirements Due to Installation Restrictions.

1. If a new or remodeled FSE can demonstrate that installation of a grease interceptor is not feasible due to one or both of the following conditions, the development services director, taking into consideration Shasta County Department of Environmental Health standards, may authorize the installation of an indoor grease trap or other alternative pretreatment technology. A variance may be revoked at any time pursuant to Section 13.16.720(E) of this article. Although a variance may be granted, a newly constructed FSE may be required to provide space and plumbing segregation for future installation of a grease interceptor or grease trap.

a. Adequate physical space cannot be provided at the site for installation and/or maintenance of a grease interceptor.

b. Adequate slope cannot be provided for gravity flow between kitchen plumbing fixtures and the proposed location of the grease interceptor or from the interceptor to the sewer.

2. If a FSE believes the installation of a grease interceptor is infeasible because of documented space constraints, the variance request shall contain the following information:

a. Location of sewer main and any easements in relation to available exterior space outside the building;

b. Existing building and site plumbing line plan that uses common plumbing for all services at the site.

D. Terms and Conditions of Variance or Waiver. A waiver or variance shall contain the terms and conditions that serve as the basis for its issuance. The waiver or variance shall be valid as long as the FSE remains in compliance with the terms and conditions, or until any expiration date specified in the waiver or variance.

E. Revocation of Waiver or Variance.

1. The development services director or FOG control program manager may periodically review FSE compliance with the waiver or variance requirements. A waiver or variance may be revoked by the development services director or FOG control program manager at any time for any of the following reasons:

a. Quantity of FOG discharge as measured or as indicated by the size of FSE's based on seating capacity, number of meals served, menu, water usage, amount of on-site consumption of prepared food and other conditions have changed since the granting of said waiver or variance such that the FSE is contributing to FOG discharges.

b. Identification of the FSE as a significant contributor of FOG into the sewer system, which is based on inspection or sampling of the FOG discharged from the FSE's sewer lateral to the sewer system.

c. Failure to adequately implement and comply with kitchen best management practice (BMP) requirements.

d. Change in sewer lateral size, grade, or condition based on visual information.

e. Changes in operations that significantly affect FOG discharge.

f. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth in the waiver or variance.

g. Any other condition deemed reasonably related to the generation of FOG discharges by the FOG control program manager.

2. If a waiver or variance is revoked, grease interceptors or grease traps shall be installed as directed. If a waiver or variance is revoked, the FSE shall submit the plans identified in SLMC Section 13.16.740 to the city within ninety (90) days of receipt of the written notice of revocation. Any required interceptor, grease trap or alternative pretreatment technology shall be installed within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance of a building permit by the city.

F. Appeal. A FSE which disagrees with the development services director's or FOG control program manager's decision to issue, issue with conditions, deny or revoke a waiver or variance permit may appeal such decision to the city council if the appeal is submitted in writing to the city clerk within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the development services director's or FOG control program manager's written decision.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. The city may require a FSE to construct and maintain in proper operating condition at a FSE's sole expense, flow monitoring, constituent monitoring and/or sampling facilities per the city's construction standards.

B. The location of the monitoring or metering facilities shall be subject to approval by the FOG control program manager.

C. FSE's shall provide, during regular business hours, immediate and safe access to the FSE's grease interceptor or grease trap monitoring and metering facilities to the FOG control program manager, development services director, Shasta County department of environmental health, or their designees.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. A new, remodeled, or existing FSE or other establishment required to install a grease interceptor, grease trap or monitoring/sampling facility shall submit facility site plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and other details to show the sewer locations and connections for its facility or premises to the city sewer system. The submittal shall be in a form and content acceptable to the development services director.

The development services director shall have the authority to require any revisions to the plans as necessary to comply with all provisions of this article and the city's construction standards. The review and approval of the plans and procedures shall in no way relieve a FSE of the responsibility of modifying the facilities or procedures in the future, as necessary to meet the requirements of this article, the FOG control program or any requirements of other regulatory agencies. All submitted plans and drawings shall be prepared by a qualified professional engineer.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

An existing FSE that owned and operated a grease interceptor or grease trap prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article shall submit any available plans for the existing device within ninety (90) days of receiving a FOG program notice sent by the city. If no plans are available, the FSE shall notify the development services director so an inspection of the grease interceptor and/or grease trap can be scheduled. The purpose of the inspection shall be to provide the owner of the FSE with suggestions for operating, maintaining and possibly modifying the grease interceptor or grease trap.

This section shall not apply to existing grease interceptors or grease traps installed pursuant to a building permit issued by the city of Shasta Lake.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. The FSE shall notify the development services director in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to any facility expansion and/or remodel, or process modifications that may result in new or substantially increased FOG discharges, or a change in the nature of the discharge.

B. The written notification shall state the following:

1. FSE name.

2. Name and title of the FSE's contact person or person most knowledgeable concerning the facility expansion, remodeling or process modifications.

3. Address and telephone number of the owner of the FSE.

4. Date of the proposed facility expansion, remodeling or process modifications and the reasons for the same.

5. Any additional information requested by the development services director or FOG control program manager for evaluation of the effect of such expansion and/or remodeling or process modifications on the FSE's FOG discharge to the sewer system.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. Grease interceptors shall be designed and sized according to the most recently adopted California plumbing code and city of Shasta Lake construction standards.

B. Grease interceptors shall be constructed and installed according to the most recently adopted city of Shasta Lake construction standards.

C. Grease interceptors shall be installed at a location where it shall be easily accessible for inspection, cleaning and removal of intercepted grease.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

All existing and new grease interceptors shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The maintenance frequency for all FSE's with a grease interceptor shall be determined by one of the following methods:

A. Grease interceptors shall be maintained in efficient operating condition and shall be fully pumped out and cleaned by a qualified grease hauler pursuant to Section 13.16.800 of this article at a minimum frequency of once every ninety (90) calendar days. The FOG control program manager may mandate a more frequent cleaning schedule to ensure compliance with item B. below or if it is found that FOG is accumulating in the downstream sewers.

B. In no event shall the combined FOG and solids accumulation exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the total depth of the grease interceptor. This is to ensure that the minimum hydraulic retention time and required available volume is maintained to effectively intercept and retain FOG.

If the grease interceptor, at any time, contains FOG and solids accumulation that does not meet this requirement, the FSE shall be required to have the grease interceptor serviced as soon as possible, but not more than forty-eight (48) hours later, such that all FOG, sludge, and other materials are completely removed from the grease interceptor.

C. The FOG control program manager may approve a less frequent cleaning schedule than required in item A. above at the request of the FSE. The FSE has the burden of responsibility to demonstrate that the requested change in frequency reflects actual operation conditions based on the average FOG accumulation over time. In order to approve a less frequent cleaning schedule, the FOG control program manager must verify the FSE is in full compliance with all provisions of this article and the FOG control program. Upon determination by the FOG control program manager that the requested revision is justified, the FSE shall be notified in writing of the revised maintenance frequency.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. Grease trap sizing and installation shall conform to the most recently adopted California Plumbing Code (CPC).

B. The number of drainage fixture units to be connected to the grease trap shall not include floor drains, urinals, lavatories, or other fixtures not approved for connection to the grease trap per CPC requirements.

C. Only automatic hydromechanical grease traps shall be approved. Approved grease traps shall include the following functions:

1. Automatic grease skimmer or pump with programmable timer or grease level sensor.

2. Removable grease collection container for automatically removed grease.

3. Minimum ninety (90%) percent grease removal efficiency and maximum three hundred (300) milligrams per liter (mg/l) grease effluent water quality shown by independent testing.

4. Pre-set maximum inlet flow control.

5. Gas trap and ventilation piping.

6. Solids strainer with maximum 0.125" pass-through diameter, removable for manual cleaning.

7. Inlet baffle (to isolate grease layer from inlet turbulence) and outlet baffle (to prevent grease from exiting grease trap).

8. Thermostatically controlled emersion heater to maintain grease in liquid state.

9. Stainless steel construction.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

All grease traps shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the following requirements:

A. Grease traps shall be maintained in efficient operational condition by removing accumulated grease on an as-needed basis, or the frequency specified by the manufacturer, but no less than on a weekly basis.

B. Grease traps shall be maintained free of all food residues and any FOG waste removed during the cleaning and scraping process.

C. Grease traps shall be inspected periodically by the FSE, but in no event less than once a month, to check for leaking seams and pipes, and for effective operation of the baffles and flow-regulating device. Grease traps and their baffles shall be maintained free of all caked-on FOG and waste. Removable baffles shall be removed and cleaned during the maintenance process.

D. Dishwashing machines and food disposal/grinding units shall not be connected to or discharged into any grease trap. FSEs operating with grease traps only must implement a warm wash pre-rinse procedure, in which all cookware, plates, and utensils are pre-rinsed without detergent in a pre-rinse sink that is connected to the grease trap, prior to placing in a dishwasher that is not connected to a grease interceptor or grease trap.

E. Wastewater in excess of one hundred forty degrees (140°) F/sixty degrees (60° C) shall not be discharged into a grease trap.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. Grease accumulated in grease interceptors shall not be removed by FSE employees. Accumulated grease shall be removed by grease haulers licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in accordance with the California Food and Agricultural Code, or other qualified individual as determined by the FOG control program manager.

B. Grease accumulated in grease traps shall be periodically removed by FSE employees and stored in secure grease recycling bins. Grease stored in grease recycling bins cannot be removed from the FSE premises by FSE employees, and must be collected by grease haulers licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in accordance with the California Food and Agricultural Code, or other qualified individual as determined by the FOG control program manager.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

All FSEs shall be required, at a minimum to implement and comply with the following Kitchen BMPs, whenever applicable:

A. Undiluted cooking oil, grease, or meat fat shall be dumped only into a separate recycling container which is used specifically to store these wastes for future removal by qualified grease haulers pursuant to Section 13.16.810 of this article.

B. For FSEs operating with grease traps only, a warm water pre-rinse procedure shall be followed. For FSEs operating under a waiver or variance pursuant to Section 13.16.720 of this article, all cookware that has been used where FOG is involved shall be thoroughly dry wiped before being rinsed or washed to remove as much FOG as possible.

C. Drain screens shall be installed on all drainage pipes in food preparation areas.

D. All waste cooking oil shall be collected and stored properly in recycling receptacles such as barrels or drums. Such recycling receptacles shall be maintained properly to ensure that they do not leak. Qualified grease haulers and a licensed grease recycling or rendering facility must be used to dispose of waste cooking oil, in accordance with Section 13.16.810 of this article.

E. All garbage and food waste shall be disposed of directly into trash bins or containers, and not in sinks, garbage disposals or food grinders. Double-bagging food wastes that have the potential to leak in trash bins is highly recommended.

F. Exhaust filters shall be maintained in good operating condition utilizing frequent cleaning practices. The sewage generated from cleaning the exhaust filter shall be disposed of properly.

G. Kitchen BMP signs, posters, or similar information in appropriate language(s) shall be prominently displayed in the food preparation and dishwashing areas at all times.

H. Absorbent materials shall be placed under the fryers or other areas where FOG typically or frequently drips or spills.

I. Covered conveyance devices shall be used in order to transport FOG without spilling.

J. FOG containers shall be emptied or removed by qualified grease haulers pursuant to Section 13.16.810 of this article in a manner to avoid accidental or incidental spills.

K. "Spill kits" (e.g., absorbent materials) shall be created and shall be well marked and readily accessible in the event a spill does occur.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

Employees of all FSEs existing as of the effective date of this article shall be trained to implement kitchen FOG disposal BMPs within ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this article. New employees shall be trained within one week of employment. All employees shall receive refresher training on an annual basis. Training shall be documented and employee signatures retained indicating each employee's attendance and understanding of the practices reviewed. Training records shall be available for review at any reasonable time by the FOG control program manager, Shasta County Department of Environmental Health, or their designees. Training shall be completed and documented in the following areas:

A. Overview of the requirements and recommendations of this article. Employees must have a general knowledge of the function of a grease trap and/or interceptor. Training shall also include instruction on the physical location(s) of the FOG removal device(s), their capacities and the drains and fixtures that are connected to them.

B. How to "dry wipe/scrape" pots, pans, dishware and work areas before washing to remove FOG.

C. How to properly dispose of garbage, food waste and solids in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors.

D. The location and use of absorption products to clean under fryer baskets and other locations where FOG may be spilled or accumulated.

E. How to properly dispose of FOG from cooking equipment into a FOG receptacle such as a barrel or drum without spilling.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

The following records shall be maintained for no less than five years and the FSE shall make them available to the FOG control program manager, Shasta County Department of Environmental Health, or their designees:

A. For FSEs with grease traps or grease interceptors, the following must be documented:

1. Dates cleaned.

2. Dates and nature of maintenance or repair activities.

3. Copies of records and manifests of grease hauling activities, which will include:

a. Name of hauling company.

b. Name and signature of operator performing the pump-out/hauling.

c. Documentation of full pump-out with volume of water and FOG removed from grease interceptors.

d. Documentation of volume of stored grease hauled from grease traps.

e. Documentation of the level of floating FOG and settled solids for grease interceptors (to determine if volume exceeds twenty-five (25%) percent of the total depth of the grease removal equipment).

f. Documentation if repairs to the grease interceptor or trap are required.

g. Identification of the facility where the qualified waste hauler is planning to dispose of the waste.

4. Records of sampling data and/or sludge height monitoring for FOG and solids accumulation in the grease interceptors.

B. Records of any spills and/or cleaning of the lateral or sewer system. Receipts shall be retained for sewer lateral cleaning or inspection services provided by contractors.

C. A record or logbook of kitchen BMPs being implemented including employee training as described in Section 13.16.830 of this article.

D. Any other information deemed appropriate by the FOG control program manager to ensure compliance with this article and the FOG control program.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

The FOG control program manager, development services director, Shasta County Department of Environmental Health, or their designees may conduct periodic inspections of FSEs to determine compliance with this article. Inspections may be unannounced, and will occur during regular business hours. FSE operators shall make all FOG disposal records maintained per Section 13.16.840 of this article available to the individual or agency completing the inspection.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. The FOG control program manager may require periodic reporting of the status of implementation of kitchen BMPs in accordance with the FOG control program.

B. If previous visual monitoring completed by the city has revealed an accumulation of FOG, the FOG control program manager may require additional visual monitoring at the sole expense of the FSE to observe the actual conditions of the FSE's sewer lateral and sewer lines downstream.

C. The FOG control program manager may require reports for self-monitoring of FOG characteristics of the FSE needed for determining compliance with any conditions or requirements of this article and the FOG control program. The FOG control program manager shall approve monitoring reports of the analyses of sewage constituents and FOG characteristics. Failure by the FSE to perform any required monitoring or to submit monitoring reports required by the FOG control program manager constitutes a violation of this article. The FSE shall be responsible for any and all expenses of the city in undertaking such monitoring analyses and preparation of reports required of the FSE.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

A. In the event a FSE is unable to comply with this article and/or the FOG control program due to a breakdown of equipment, accidents, or human error, or if the FSE has reasonable belief that its discharge will violate this article and/or the FOG control program, the FSE or its representative shall immediately notify the FOG control program manager by telephone at the telephone number listed on the FOG program notice.

B. Confirmation of this notification shall be made in writing to the FOG control program manager no later than five working days from the date of the incident at the address listed in the FOG program notice. The written notification shall state the date of the incident, the reasons for the discharge or spill, what steps were taken to immediately correct the problem, and what steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.

C. Such notification shall not relieve the FSE of any expense, loss, damage or other liability that may be incurred as a result of damage or otherwise arising out of a violation of this article or any other section of the Shasta Lake Municipal Code (SLMC) or other applicable law.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)

Any FSE found to be in violation of any of the requirements set forth in this article is guilty of an infraction and subject to penalty per SLMC Section 13.16.630. If necessary, any FSE shall correct any conditions resulting in the violation per SLMC Section 13.16.640. The FOG control program manager will provide written notification of violations and meet with owners of property or their representatives on the site to discuss the exact locations of the observed violations per SLMC Section 13.16.650.

Violations occurring at FSEs which are operating under a waiver or variance may result in a requirement to install a grease interceptor or grease trap. Violations resulting from the operation of existing grease traps or grease interceptors may result in a compliance schedule for modifications to those devices, or required implementation of more stringent maintenance requirements.

The city building division shall issue a building permit for any necessary improvements and conduct an inspection to ensure that the proper corrections have been made.

(Ord. No. 12-226, § 1(3), 8-7-2012)