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ORDINANCE NO. 5oo~
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 15.03.210 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code and creating a new Chapter, Chapter
15.05 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled Fats, Oils and
Grease.
WHEREAS, the current provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code do not
include provisions relating to the discharge of fat, oil and grease into City's sanitary sewer
system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the Bremerton Municipal Code to
provide provisions for capacity, maintenance, operation, education, inspection, and monitoring
relating to the discharge of fat, oil and grease into City's sanitary sewer system and further to
provide for enforcement of violations of the provisions; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Section 15.03.210 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Prohibited Acts" relating to Wastewater is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.03.210 PROHIBITED ACTS.
Violations of this section shall be punishable as misdemeanors unless othelwise
indicated.
(a) Unlawful Tampering. It shall be unlawful for any person, unless duly authorized
by the Department, to disturb, interfere with, or damage any wastewater facilities, including pipe,
machinery, or tools, or buildings, improvements, or other appurtenances belonging to, connected
with, or under the jurisdiction of the Department.
(b) Prohibited Discharges. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit in any
manhole, lamphole, flush tank, sewer opening, drain, ditch, or natural water course:
(1) Any garbage, rubbish, dead animals, or any substance which will obstruct,
or have a tendency to obstruct, the flow of any sewer, drain, ditch, or natural water course.
(2) Discharges containing toxic, poisonous, or flammable solids, liquids, or
gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere
with any sewage collection or treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create
a public nuisance, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the wastewater treatment
plants.
(3) Any strong acid waste, strong alkaline waste or other waste with corrosive
properties capable of causing damage or hazard to the structures, equipment, or personnel of the
City.
(4) Any ',vaste that contains more than one hundred parts por million by
weight of fat, oil, or greaGe.Any waste that:
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i. Contains polar and nonpolar fats, oils and greases in amounts that
cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in the public sewer system;
ii. Causes a build-up of grease in any public sewer facility;
iii. Causes an obstruction of the public sewer system;
iv. Found to contain more than one hundred parts per million by
weight of fats, oils and grease as measured using analytical procedures established in 40
CFR Part 136; or
v. Any discharge that violates Chapter 15.05 BMC entitled "Fats,
Oils and Grease."
(5) Overflows from unpolluted water storage facilities.
(6) Clear water from refrigeration, reverse-cycle heat pumps, and cooling or
air-conditioning equipment installed hereafter, except for the periodic draining and cleaning.
(7) Steam exhaust or blow-off, or any heated water until the temperature
thereof has been reduced to less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
(8) Waste containing suspended solids of such character and quantity that
unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials in the sewer system or at the
wastewater treatment plant.
(9) Any obnoxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a
public nuisance.
(10) Any septic tank wastes.
(11) Any new stormwater discharges.
SECTION 2. A new Chapter, Chapter 15.05 of the Bremerton Municipal Code
entitled "Fats, Oils and Grease" is hereby created to read as follows:
15.05.010 ADMINISTRATION.
The provisions of this Chapter shall be administered by the Director of Public Works and
Utilities or his or her designee.
15.05.020 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and
obstructions from contributions and accumulation of animal or vegetable derived fats, oil and
greases discharged to the sanitary sewer system from industrial or commercial establishments,
particularly food preparation and serving facilities.
The objectives of this program are to use reasonable and technically feasible controls to:
(a) Eliminate sanitary sewer overflows
(b) Reduce the amount of fats, oils and grease discharged to the sanitary sewer
collection system
(c) Reduce maintenance costs for the sanitary sewer collection system
(d) Improve operation of the sanitary sewer collection system
15.05.030 APPLICABILITY.
This Chapter applies to all food processing establishments, food sales establishments,
food service establishments and any other facility that discharges polar grease to the sanitary
sewer collection system and are located within the boundaries of the City of Bremerton's
wastewater collection system on or after the effective date of this Chapter.
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15.05.040 DEFINITIONS.
Best Management Practices (BMP): A technique or methodology that, through experience and
research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result.
City: City of Bremerton
Facility: Any Food Processing Establishment, Food Sales Establishment, or Food Service
Establishments
Fats, Oils and Greases: Organic compounds derived from animal and/or plant sources that
contain multiple carbon triglyceride molecules. These substances are detectable and measurable
using analytical procedures established in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 136
(40 CFR 136). Commonly referred to as Polar.
Food: Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, or ingredient used or intended for
use or sale in whole or in part for consumption.
Food Processing Establishment (FPE): A commercial establishment in which food is
manufactured or packaged for consumption.
Food Sales Establishment (FSE): Retail and wholesale grocery stores, retail seafood stores,
food processing plants, bakeries, confectioneries, fruit, nuts and vegetable stores and places of
business and similar establishments, mobile or permanent, engaged in the sale of food primarily
for consumption off premises.
Food Service Establishments (FSE): Any establishment for the preparation and serving of
meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products and/or are
required to have a Food Business Permit issued by Kitsap County Department of Health. The
term includes: restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, short order cafes, luncheonettes, taverns,
lunchrooms, places which manufacture retail sandwiches, soda fountains, institutional cafeterias,
catering establishments, food vending vehicles, and operations connected therewith; and similar
facilities by whatever name called.
Grease: Rendered animal fat, vegetable shortening, and other such oily matter used for the
purposes of and resulting from preparing and/or cooking food.
Grease Removal Unit: A device designed to separate fats, oils, and grease from liquid waste
prior to the wastewater entering the sanitary sewer system.
Grease Interceptor: An interceptor of at least 750-gallon capacity whose rated flow exceeds 50
gallons per minute (gpm) to serve one or more fixtures and which is remotely located
underground and outside of a food service facility. It is designed to collect, contain or remove
food wastes and grease from the waste stream while allowing the balance of the liquid waste
("gray water") to discharge to the wastewater collection system by gravity.
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Grease Trap: A device located inside a food service facility designed to retain grease from one
(1) to a maximum of four (4) fixtures whose rated flow is 50 gallons per minute (gpm) or less. It
is designed to collect, contain or remove food wastes and grease from the waste stream while
allowing the balance of the liquid waste to discharge to the wastewater collection system by
gravity or mechanical means.
Minimum Design Capability: The design features of a Grease Interceptor and its ability to or
the volume required to effectively intercept and retain greases from grease-laden wastewaters
discharged to the sanitary sewer system.
Non-Polar (mineral origin): Any water or waste which contains more than one hundred parts
per million by weight of fat, oil or grease as measured using analytical procedures established in
40 CFR Part 136.
Polar (animal and vegetable origin): Any water or waste which has visible fats, oils or grease
floating on the surface or adhering to the sides of the sample containers.
Rendering/Disposal Company: Any facility that has a grease interceptor shall utilize a licensed
rendering and disposal company.
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC): Governs the requirements for the installation, alteration,
removal, replacement, repair or construction of all plumbing.
User: Any person, who contributes, causes or permits the contribution of wastewater into the
City of Bremerton sanitary sewer system.
15.05.050 GREASE INTERCEPTOR REQUIREMENT.
(a) Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program. All facilities are required to submit a
Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program. The goal of the program is to implement reasonable and
technically feasible controls of free- floating fat, oil and grease. The basic components of the
program should include:
(1) A written program articulating management and corporate support for the
plan and a commitment to implement planned activities and achieve established goals through
the implementation and enforcement of Best Management Practices.
(2) A description of the facility type and a summary of the products made
and/or service provided.
(3) A description of current reduction, recycling and treatment activities.
(4) Schematics of the process areas illustrating drains and discharge points
connected to the sanitary sewer.
(5) Specific performance goals and implementation schedule.
(6) Initial training for new employees and refresher training every six (6)
months.
(b) New Facilities - On or after the effective date of this Chapter, Food Processing
Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food Service Establishments which are newly
proposed or constructed, shall be required to install, operate and maintain an approved type and
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adequately sized grease interceptor necessary to maintain compliance with requirements as
described in the Standards for Interceptor/Grease Trap of this Chapter.
(c) Existing Facilities with Grease Removal- On or after the effective date of this
Chapter, existing Food Processing Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food Service
Establishments shall be permitted to operate and maintain existing grease interceptors or grease
traps provided that the equipment is in efficient operating condition. All such establishments are
required to develop and implement Best Management Practices (BMP's) to reduce the quantity
of fats, oil and grease discharged to the sanitary sewer collection system. Any facilities that are
known to cause grease related cleaning activities in the sanitary sewer, a grease related sanitary
sewer overflow or fail to implement and enforce BMP's will be required to install a properly
sized and functioning grease interceptor designed to meet the City's grease control requirements
as described in the Standards for Interceptor/Grease Trap of this Chapter (Polar and nonpolar
fats, oils and greases in amounts that cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in the public
sewer system, a build-up of grease in any public sewer facility, which accumulations, either
alone or in combination with other discharges, cause an obstruction of the public sewer system or
any water or waste which contains more than one hundred parts per million by weight of fats,
oils and grease as measured using analytical procedures established in 40 CFR Part 136.)
Installation must be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from notification by the City or
as otherwise specified by other governing agencies.
(d) Existing Facilities without Grease Removal- Any Food Processing
Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food Service Establishments that expand by 25%
their seating capacity for food service shall be required to install, operate and maintain an
approved type and adequately sized grease interceptor necessary to maintain compliance with
requirements as described in the Standards for Interceptor/Grease Trap of this Chapter.
(e) Existing Facilities with/without Grease Removal- Establishments that:
(1) Expand by 25% their seating capacity for food service, or
(2) Renovate or remodel with a valuation greater than or equal to 25% of the
building's assessed value using the current year as recorded by the Kitsap County Assessor's
office (accumulative during any 60 month period) or,
(3) Are known to cause grease related cleaning activities in the sanitary sewer,
or
(4) Contributed to a grease related sanitary sewer overflow, or
(5) Fail to implement and enforce BMP's
will be required to install a properly sized and functioning grease interceptor designed to meet
the City's grease control requirements as described in the Standards for Interceptor/Grease Trap
of this Chapter (Polar and nonpolar fats, oils and greases in amounts that cause a visible sheen on
the discharge or in the public sewer system, a build-up of grease in any public sewer facility,
which accumulations, either alone or in combination with other discharges, cause an obstruction
of the public sewer system or any water or waste which contains more than one hundred parts
per million by weight of fats, oils and grease as measured using analytical procedures established
in 40 CFR Part 136.) Installation must be completed within ninety (90) Calendar days from
notification by the City or as otherwise specified by other governing agencies.
(f) Variance from Grease Interceptor Requirements. Grease interceptors required
under this Chapter shall be installed unless the City authorizes the installation of a grease trap or
other alternative pretreatment technology after determining that the installation of a grease
interceptor would not be feasible due to space constraints or other considerations. The facility
bears the burden of demonstrating that the installation of a grease interceptor is not feasible and
that the variance will not cause the facility any problems in meeting the requirements as
described in the Standards for Interceptor/Grease Trap of this Chapter (Polar and nonpolar fats,
oils and greases in amounts that cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in the public sewer
system, a build-up of grease in any public sewer facility, which accumulations, either alone or in
combination with other discharges, cause an obstruction of the public sewer system or any water
or waste which contains more than one hundred parts per million by weight of fats, oils and
grease as measured using analytical procedures established in 40 CFR Part 136.) The request for
an alternate grease removal device or grease trap shall contain the following information.
(1) Detailed explanation of the reason(s) that the installation ofa grease
interceptor isn't feasible.
(2) Location of the sanitary sewer main in relation to available exterior space
outside the building.
Alternative pretreatment technology includes, but is not limited to, devices that are used
to trap, separate, and hold grease from wastewater and prevent it from being discharged into the
sanitary sewer collection system. Any alternative technology must result in a discharge that
meets the requirements as described: (Polar and nonpolar fats, oils and greases in amounts that
cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in the public sewer system, a build-up of grease in any
public sewer facility, which accumulations either alone or in combination with other discharges
cause obstruction of the public sewer system or any water or waste which contains more than one
hundred parts per million by weight of fats, oils and grease as measured using analytical
procedures established in 40 CFR Part 136.). The City, prior to installation must approve any
alternative pretreatment technology.
15.05.060 STANDARDS.
(a) Grease Interceptor
(1) Each facility is solely responsible for the cost of the grease interceptor
installation, inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
(2) Grease interceptor sizing and installation shall conform to the
requirements contained in the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) or other
criteria as determined on a case by case basis based on review of relevant information, including,
but not limited to grease interceptor performance, waste stream characteristics, facility location,
maintenance needs, and or inspection needs. The aforementioned determinations mayor may not
conform to the Uniform Plumbing Code construction standards or sizing criteria for grease
interceptors or similar devices. The minimum capacity of any exterior grease interceptor will be
1500 gallons unless approved by the Director of Public Works. Supporting sizing calculations
shall be submitted to the City.)
(3) Grease interceptors shall be designed using standard engineering
principles for sedimentation and flotation in gravity separators. The grease interceptor will have
a minimum of two (2) compartments with fittings designed for grease retention.
(4) Grease interceptors shall be installed in accordance with City Standard
details.
(5) Grease interceptors shall be installed at a location where it is easily
accessible for sample collection, inspection, and cleaning and removal of retained grease. The
grease interceptor may not be installed in any part ofthe building, unless pre-approved, and the
location must meet the approval of the City.
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(6) Grease interceptors shall be located in the food service establishment's
lateral line between all fixtures which may introduce grease into the sanitary sewer and the
connection to the sanitary sewer collection system. Such fixtures shall include but not be limited
to sinks, dishwashers, floor drains for food preparation and storage areas, mop sinks, and any
other fixture which is determined to be a potential source of grease.
(7) Grease interceptors must be vented.
(8) Flushing the grease interceptor with water having a temperature in excess
of 140 degrees Fahrenheit is prohibited. (Max Temp for affect on concrete).
(9) Grease interceptors shall be equipped with a sampling port at the outlet of
the interceptor. Inspection tees and manholes must enable the utility to monitor and test the
discharge for compliance with utility requirements or to allow monitoring and testing in
accordance with the rules and regulations of other federal, state or local agency having
governmental or contractual jurisdiction within the utility service area.
(10) Access manholes, with a minimum diameter of24 inches, shall be
provided over each chamber and sanitary tee. The access manholes shall extend at least to
finished grade and be designed to prevent water inflow or infiltration. The manholes shall also
have readily removable covers to facilitate inspection, cleaning and removal of retained grease
and sample collection. Riser maximum will not exceed 24 inches.
(11) Grease interceptors shall be considered out of compliance if the total
volume of grease and solids displaces more than 25% of the effective volume of the final
chamber of the interceptor. Grease interceptors must be serviced and emptied of accumulated
waste content as required maintaining a minimum design capability or effective volume, but not
less than once every ninety (90) calendar days. If a facility determines that cleaning every 90
calendar days is unnecessary in order to remain in compliance with requirements, the facility
may make a written application for a variance from the cleaning schedule.
(12) Sanitary wastes (restroom wastes) cannot be introduced into the grease
interceptor.
(13) Any facility that has a grease interceptor shall maintain a pumping
contract with a licensed grease pumping company. The pumping company will pump the
interceptor on a regular schedule without notification from the food service. The pumping
company will notify the City if the contract is canceled by either party.
(14) Wastes removed from a grease interceptor shall be disposed of at a facility
permitted to receive such waste. Neither grease, solids nor liquids removed from grease
interceptors shall be returned to any grease interceptor, private sanitary sewer line, any portion of
the sanitary sewer collection system or any portion of the storm water system.
(15) All facilities shall maintain a written record of inspection and maintenance
activities and the rendering/disposal company manifest for a minimum of three (3) years. All
such records shall be submitted to the City and made available for on-site inspection during all
operating hours.
(b) Grease Trap. Each facility is solely responsible for the cost of the grease trap
installation, inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
(1) Grease trap sizing and installation shall conform to the requirements
contained in the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code or other criteria as determined on
a case by case basis based on review or relevant information, including, but not limited to grease
trap performance, waste stream characteristics, facility location, maintenance needs, and or
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inspection needs. The aforementioned determinations mayor may not conform to the Uniform
Plumbing Code construction standards or sizing criteria for grease traps or similar devices.
(2) Grease traps shall be designed using standard engineering principles for
sedimentation and flotation in gravity separators.
(3) Grease traps shall be installed in accordance with City Standard details.
(4) Grease traps shall be installed at a location where it is easily accessible for
sample collection, inspection, and cleaning and removal of retained grease.
(5) Grease traps shall be located in the food service establishment's lateral
line between all fixtures which may introduce grease into the sanitary sewer and the connection
to the sanitary sewer collection system. Such fixtures shall include sinks, drains and other
fixtures for food preparation and storage areas, and any other fixture which is determined to be a
potential source of grease. Fixtures such as waste disposal units and dishwashers shall not be
connected to the grease trap.
(6) Flushing the grease trap with water having a temperature in excess of 140
degrees Fahrenheit is prohibited.
(7) Grease traps shall be equipped with a device to control the rate of flow
through the unit. The rate of flow shall not exceed the manufacturers rated capacity
recommended in gallons per minute for the unit.
(8) Grease traps shall be considered out of compliance if the total volume of
grease and solids displaces more than 25% of the effective volume of the chamber. The facility
and inspector will determine and document the mutually agreed upon maintenance schedule and
complete debris removal frequency.
(9) Sanitary wastes (restroom wastes) cannot be introduced into the grease
trap.
(10) Neither grease, solids nor liquids removed from grease traps shall be
returned to any grease trap, private sanitary sewer line, any portion of the sanitary sewer
collection system or any portion of the storm water system.
(11) All facilities shall maintain a written record of inspection and maintenance
activities for a minimum of three (3) years. All such records shall be made available for on-site
inspection by representatives of the City during all operating hours.
15.05.070 ENZYMES, BACTERIA & OTHER AGENTS.
The direct addition into the building plumbing, grease trap or interceptor of enzymes,
chemicals or other agents designed to emulsify the grease compounds is prohibited. Grease trap
or interceptor design and sizing criteria are based on gravimetric separation for grease and solids
removal. The addition of enzymes or chemical emulsion agents would impede the gravimetric
separation and defeats the purpose of the grease trap or interceptor. Any attempt to modify the
trap or interceptor into a biological reactor by adding bacterial or microbial agents is also
prohibited.
15.05.080 INSPECTION, MONITORING and REPORTING.
(a) The City shall inspect Food Processing Establishment, Food Sales Establishment,
or Food Service Establishment on both a scheduled and unscheduled, unannounced basis to
determine whether the requirements set forth in this document are being met.
(b) Food Processing Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food Service
Establishments shall allow City officials and other duly authorized employees or agents of the
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City bearing proper credentials and identifications access at all reasonable times or during
normal hours of operation to all parts of the premises for the purpose of inspection, observation,
records examination, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions of
this Chapter. The City shall have the right to set up on any User's property devices necessary for
conducting wastewater sampling inspection, compliance monitoring and/or metering operations.
All costs for laboratory collection and analysis shall be the responsibility of the Food Processing
Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food Service Establishments.
(c) Each Food Processing Establishments, Food Sales Establishments, or Food
Service Establishments shall retain maintenance records with the following information for each
grease removal device located on the premises. The records shall be kept a minimum of three (3)
years and provided to the city upon request.
(1) Date of service
(2) Volume pumped (gallons)
(3) Name of waste hauler
(4) Waste disposal location
15.05.090 VIOLATION - PENALTY
(a) Any violation of any provision of this title constitutes a civil violation under
Chapter 1.04 BMC for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be
required as provided therein.
(b) In addition to, or as an alternative to, any other penalty provided in this chapter or
by law, any person who violates any provision of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
pursuant to BMC 1.12.020(2).
SECTION 3. Severability. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the /4.i::J..)
,2007
Approved this /1.#J day of ~~
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ORDINANCE NO. 5009
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 15.03.210
of the Bremerton Municipal Code and creating a new Chapter, Chapter 15.05 of the Bremerton Municipal
Code entitled Fats, Oils and Grease.
The full text of this ordinance is available at the City Clerk's Office, 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton,
W A, 98337.
May 19, 2007............................AD #20039447