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Ordinance No. Page 4 of 10 F. Grease Trap. A device designed to retain grease from one to a maximum of four fixtures. A device designed for the purpose of removing and preventing fats, oils, and grease from entering the sanitary sewer collection system. Such traps are typically under-the-sink units that are near food preparation areas with a minimum grease containment capacity of 40 pounds and flow rate of 20 gallons per minute (gpm). G. Minimum Design Capability. The design features of a grease interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively intercept and retain greases from grease-laden wastewaters discharged to the public sanitary sewer. At a minimum, the design capability shall be consistent with the California Plumbing Code. H. Operations Services Director. The City's Operations Services Director or his/her designee. User. Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the City who contributes, causes or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into sewers within the city's boundaries, including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater. 15.44.030 Food Service Establishment Permit Requirement All food service establishments are required to obtain a permit in order to discharge wastewater into the City's sanitary sewer collection system. It is unlawful for any person or food service establishment to discharge or cause to be discharged any fat, oil, or grease into the sewer system without first obtaining a permit from the Operations Services Director. Permits shall be issued only for a specific use and to a specific operator. Any sale, lease, transfer or assignment of the premises or operation for which the permit was issued shall require a new permit to be issued. Any new or changed conditions of operation shall require a new permit to be issued. As a condition of obtaining a permit, all food service establishments shall have a grease interceptor and/or grease trap installed as specified by the Operations Services Director and subject to the requirements set forth herein. 15.44.040 Grease Interceptor Requirements Grease Interceptor Requirements: All food service establishments are required to install, operate, and maintain an approved type and adequately sized grease interceptor necessary to maintain compliance with the objectives of this Ordinance. All grease interceptors must meet the requirements of the California Plumbing Code. A. New Food Service Establishments. All new establishments are subject to grease interceptor requirements. All such facilities must obtain prior approval from the Operations Services Director for grease interceptor sizing prior to submitting plans for a building permit. B. Existinca Food Service Establishments. All existing food service establishments determined by the Operations Services Director to have a potential to adversely impact the City's sewer system will be notified of their obligation to install a grease interceptor within the specified period set forth in the notification letter. In addition, existing establishments with planned modification with a building permit evaluation of $50,000 or more will be required to include plans to comply with the grease interceptor requirements. These facilities must obtain approval from the Operations Services Director for grease interceptor sizing prior to submitting plans for a building