HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 4489 - Ordinance - Amendments to Chapter 12-5 relating to Fats, Oils and Grease
ORDINANCE NO. ____ official or designee. ng of compliance or certificate of occupancy for such construction by the city buildiAny permitted construction shall be deemed compliant upon
issuance of a certificate (d) to commencement of any discharge into the POTW. by the state and this chapter prior the requirements of the plumbing code as adoptedafter the effective
date shall be equipped with a grease interceptor that complies with Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, new FSEs proposed or constructed (c) hydromechanical renovation of
a structure designed to house an FSE with a Garbage disposals or food grinders are prohibited in new construction or (3) allow for the collection of greasy waste. installed to accommodate
immersion of the largest equipment and utensils or a sink large enough to sink (scullery)compartment -have an associated threeCommercial dishwashers not discharging into a gravity
grease interceptor shall (2) hers, garbage disposals, and prep sinks shall also flow into the gravity dishwasWhen a gravity grease interceptor is installed, the discharge from commercial
(1) and in compliance with this chapter. installation and sizing requirements of the plumbing code as adopted by the state ning grease interceptor that complies with the into a properly
maintained and functio(scullery) sinks, through which fats, oils, or grease may be discharged into the POTW compartment -rinse sinks, and three-drains, trough drains, floor sinks, mop
sinks, prepreparation or cleanup areas, including floor waste from fixtures or sources in food Except as otherwise provided in this section, any FSE shall discharge all greasy (b)
discharge fats, oils, or grease into the POTW. Waste pretreatment that complies with this chapter is required before an FSE may a)( .Grease interceptors –. 3-5-12Sec. is amended
to read as follows:of the Rochester Code 3-5-12Section Section 1. THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ORDAINS: DISCHARGES OF FATS, OIL AND GREASE.S RELATING TO THE ROCHESTER
CODE OF ORDINANCEOF 12OF TITLE 5 -12CHAPTER OF 10-5-2) OF SECTION 11( 5, AND PARAGRAPH -5-OF SECTION 12 )5( PARAGRAPH, 3-5-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
4(4) are subject to the $50.00 surcharge fee. -5-obtained an exemption under 12pplies. FSEs that have a f) e3(-5-operations that affects FOG discharge or until 124(4), are not
subject to the $50.00 surcharge fee until there is a change in -5-12exemption for grease interceptor installation; excluding exemptions granted under treat the addition of excessive
FOG to the POTW. FSEs that have obtained an d to remove and surcharge fee of $50.00 per month for additional services requireExisting FSEs that are not equipped with a grease interceptor
shall pay a (g))f( for testing oil and grease in wastewater. approved method -00 milligrams per liter are found by use of an EPAlimits of 1An FSE is not adequately retaining FOG when
quantities above FOG discharge (4) to keep stoppages from occurring therein as determined by the manager; or The FSE discharges necessitate increased maintenance on the POTW in order
(3) ctive date; on the effeThere is a change of ownership of an FSE within a building or facility that exists (2) application is thereafter made for a building or plumbing permit
at the FSE; An FSE within a building or facility that exists on the effective date and (1) initial inspection of the FSE, when any of the following applies: compliant grease interceptor
on a date deemed appropriate by the manager after comply with the most recent plumbing code as adopted by the state, shall install a e interceptor that does not with a grease interceptor
or that are equipped with a greasExcept as otherwise provided in this chapter, existing FSEs that are not equipped (f))e( interceptor is not feasible. The FSE bears the burden of
demonstrating that the installation of a grease adequately control the release of FOG from the FSE or the structure into the POTW. other alternative treatment technology which will
in the managers discretion an exemption allowing such owner to install hydromechanical grease interceptors or may grant that installation of a gravity grease interceptor is not feasible,
the managerlocated or to be located demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the manager adopted by the state. If the owner of any FSE or of any structure in which an FSE is
ents as Such grease interceptor must comply with all plumbing code requiremtime to city representatives for the purposes of inspection, sampling and testing. structure in a location
outside of any building which allows unrestricted access at any occupied by the Such grease interceptor must be constructed on the propertygrease interceptor installed prior to discharging
any wastewater into the POTW. Any new structure designed for or intended to be used for an FSE must have a gravity (e) 2
on March 1, 2023. . This ordinance shall become effective 4Section orcement action to compel compliance with this chapter. other enfThe reinspection fees are in
addition to any compliance prior to the reinspection. fee will be waived if the FSE successfully demonstrates that they returned to The first reinspection needed to confirm that the
violation has been corrected. ction for the second reinspection and $300.00 for each subsequent reinspefee of $100.00 to the water reclamation plant for the first reinspection, $200.00
all pay a reinspection sh inspection and required to complete corrective action(s)compliance during an -nonfound to be in outstanding notice of violation that is attempting to gain
compliance with an Reinspection fees. (1) Fees. –. 10-5-12Sec. as follows:is amended to read of the Rochester Code 10-5-12Section Paragraph (1) of .3Section pter. to maintain
such as specified in this chainstall the compliance grease interceptor of their choosing and will be required the FSE has the option to 3(e),-5-Excluding all scenarios covered by Section
12 However,. at other municipalities with FOG programs through installationsinterceptors due to lower maintenance costs and better FOG removal Gravity grease interceptor installation
is preferred over hyrdromechanical grease 5)( .Installation of grease interceptors –. 5-5-12Sec. as follows:to read s amendediof the Rochester Code 5-5-12Section Paragraph (5)
of . 2Section 3
docx.5)(10)(3)( 5-12Ord20/ Rochester, Minnesota) (Seal of the City of MAYOR OF SAID CITY ___________________________________ APPROVED THIS
_____ DAY OF ______________________, 2023. CITY CLERK _____________________ATTEST: _____ PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL ___________________________________
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2023. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 4