Porterville Municipal Code § 25-85 Specific Pollutant Limitations

The specific pollutant limitations will be set by resolution of the city. (Ord. 1636 § A, 7-1-2003)

A. Generally: Grease, oil and sand traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the city, they are necessary for the protection of the sewage system from liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients; except that such traps shall not be required for buildings used solely for residential purposes. Such traps shall be required, for example, on discharges from all service stations, dry cleaning establishments, eating establishments and food preparation establishments.

B. Construction: All traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the city and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Restaurant traps shall be gastight, of a type approved for restaurant use by the state and/or county health departments. Traps for all other facilities, including service stations and garages, shall be in accordance with the adopted plan of the city for such traps or shall be approved equal thereof, as determined by the city.

C. Maintenance: When installed, all grease, oil and sand traps shall be inspected and maintained by the owner at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. (Ord. 1636 § A, 7-1-2003)