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ORDINANCE NO. 6798-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO WASTEWATER COLLECTION; REPEALING AND
RECREATING SECTION 32.189, CODE OF ORDINANCES,
REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF GREASE BY CERTAIN
FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES INTO THE WASTEWATER
SYSTEM AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; CREATING
APPENDIX A, ARTICLE XXV, SECTION (6); PROVIDING FOR
FEES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida (Clearwater) recognizes the importance
of clean water and efficient wastewater disposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater finds that the disposal of
grease into the wastewater collection system of Clearwater is a hindrance to and may
create a blockage of Clearwater's wastewater collection system and results in inefficient
wastewater disposal, thus creating a threat to the public health safety and welfare of the
citizens of Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater finds that food service
facilities generate large amounts of grease waste that, if improperly disposed, may create a
threat to the proper operation of Clearwater's wastewater system; and
WHEREAS, the regulation and monitoring of grease disposal by Clearwater of food
service facilities in Clearwater may decrease the likelihood of damage to Clearwater's
wastewater collection system and ultimately the wastewater treatment facility; now
therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Chapter 32, Article V, Division 1, Section 32.189, Code of
Ordinances, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 32, Article V., Division
1, Section 32.189, Code of Ordinances is hereby created to read:
Sec. 32.189. Grease Prevention Program
(1) Defin itions. Unless a provision of this section explicitly states otherwise, the
following terms .and phrases, as used in this section, shall have the meanings herein
and shall be supplemental to Sec. 32.211 (4).
(a) Administrator means Clearwater's Public Works Administrator or his or her
designee.
(b) Food Service Facility means facilities that prepare and/or package food or
beverages for sale or consumption, on or off-site, with the exception of private
residences. Food service facilities shall include, but are not limited to: food
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manufacturers; food packagers; restaurants; grocery stores; bakeries; lounges;
hospitals; nursing homes; churches; and non-public schools.
(c) Grease Waste Interceptor means a containment tank designed to collect, contain
or remove food wastes and grease particles from the wastewater prior to
discharge into the wastewater collection system. Grease Waste Interceptor also
includes a grease waste interceptor that is a large containment box installed
underground, normally outside of the food service facility and smaller
containment boxes located within the food service facility that are undersink
grease waste interceptors.
(d) Grease Waste means waste removed from a grease waste interceptor at food
service facilities.
(e) Plumbing Official shall mean the building official or other City employee
designated by the City Manager and who administers and enforces the
provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code. The Plumbing Official shall enforce
the provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code within the boundaries of
Clearwater.
(2) Administration.
The Administrator shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this section
(3) Grease Waste Interceptor General Requirements.
(a) The requirements in this section supplement those provided in the Standard
Plumbing Code, as adopted in 9 32.134(1), Code of Ordinances, as amended
from time to time or as superceded by the Florida Legislature.
(b) Grease waste interceptors shall be required at all food service facilities in
Clearwater if grease waste is produced in quantities that could otherwise cause
line stoppage or hinder grease waste disposal as determined by the
Administrator. All fixtures within such food service facility which may introduce
fats, oil or grease into the wastewater collection system must be connected
through the grease waste interceptor, including sinks, dishwashers, automatic
hood wash units, floor drains in food preparation and storage areas, and any
other fixture which is determined by the Administrator to be a source of fats, oil or
grease. In no case shall grease waste be introduced into the wastewater
collection system.
(i) Grease waste interceptor Installation
Grease waste interceptor location, design and sizing shall be based upon
the requirements found in Rule 64-6.013(8), Florida Administrative Code,
as amended from time to time, and the Standard Plumbing Code as
applied by the Plumbing Official.
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(ii) Existinq food service facilities
Existing food service facilities that do not have a grease waste interceptor
shall install one and shall modify plumbing connections to accommodate
the grease waste interceptor to comply with this section and within 180
days from the effective date of this section, unless otherwise directed by
the Administrator in writing. Existing food service facilities that have a
grease waste interceptor and are not in compliance with this section shall
be required to upgrade or replace the existing grease waste interceptor
according to the requirements of this section.
(iji) New food service facilities
All new grease waste interceptors installed at food service facilities shall
be of the type and capacity specified by the Plumbing Official.
(c) The food service facility shall report pumping activities before the 10th day of the
following month to the Administrator on the form so designated by Clearwater for such
purposes.
(4) Grease Waste Interceptor Maintenance
(a) All food service facilities are required to utilize a grease waste hauler
permitted by Pinellas County, Florida to pump grease waste from the
grease waste interceptor.
(b) In-ground grease waste interceptors shall be monitored at a minimum
frequency of once for every 90 operational days to determine if the
standard is met. The schedule for monitoring shall be established by the
Administrator or designee. A registered food service facility may file a
request for an alternate pumping frequency with the Administrator or
designee. Based on the results of the monitoring report and the deviation
from the standard, if any, the Administrator or designee may adjust the
pumping frequency. If the standard is not met, an increased pumping
frequency shall be required. The standard that shall be utilized for
increased pumping frequencies is outlined in (4)(g) of this section.
(c) The Administrator may require that, at the food service facility's expense,
appropriate monitoring facilities, such as a control manhole, be installed.
Monitoring facilities must be safe and accessible at all times for
observation, inspection, sample collection and flow measurement of the
food service facility's discharge to the wastewater collection system in
accordance with the provisions of this section.
(d) Grease waste interceptor cleaning and maintenance shall include
pumping the grease waste interceptor until empty, and cleaning the side
walls, baffle walls, cross-pipes and inlet and outlet pipes. These pipes
shall be immediately restored to their original design configuration should
any damage occur. Covers on inlet and exit pipes shall be installed. The
grease waste interceptor area shall be maintained free and clear of debris
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and accessible to the Administrator. If multiple grease waste interceptors
are installed, all traps in the series must be pumped according to the
maintenance schedule.
(e) No emulsifiers, grease cutters or other chemicals, which could cause
grease to pass through the grease waste interceptor may be used in the
maintenance of a grease waste interceptor or its drain lines. A live
bacterial product, which does not contain any enzymes, surfactants,
emulsifiers, or substances that act as solvents for fat and does not affect
the wastewater collection system may be used in the cleaning and
maintenance, upon approval by the Administrator and based on
formulation and operational criteria such as Material Safety Data Sheets.
(f) Decanting or backflushing of grease waste is prohibited unless the grease
waste hauler's trucks are specifically designed for this purpose. The trucks
must be inspected, and their discharge sampled. The sampling shall be
analyzed by Clearwater at the hauler's expense and shall meet the
following parameters: BOD < 250 mgll, TSS < 50 mg/l, and Oil and
Grease < 35 mg/l.
(g) In-ground grease waste interceptors shall be pumped at a frequency that
maintains a grease and oil layer of less than 6 inches on top of the grease
waste interceptor and a solids layer of less than 8 inches on bottom of the
grease waste interceptor. The measurement point for determination of the
grease and solids layer shall be adjacent to the outlet pipe.
(h) The location of the grease waste interceptor shall be kept clear of debris
and maintained for access for inspection by Clearwater and maintenance
as provided by this section. Blocking or covering the access to manways
is prohibited, and manholes shall be maintained at least to finish grade
and will be maintained to prevent inflow.
(i) Undersink grease waste interceptors shall be cleaned at a minimum of
once per week, or more often as necessary to prevent pass-through of
grease and other food solids into the wastewater collection system.
0) The food service facility shall be responsible for opening access covers or
manhole covers to the grease waste interceptor for inspection by
Clearwater. If a problem is discovered, the food service facility manager
shall notify the Administrator. A maintenance response to the
Administrator by the manager of the food service facility is required within
5 days of the discovery.
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(5) Food Service Facility Identification
(a) It is unlawful for any food service facility producing grease waste to
discharge grease waste into Clearwater's wastewater collection system
without authorization from the Administrator.
(i) Authorization shall be given in the form of a grease waste
registration certificate. Application for a grease waste registration
certificate shall be made to the Administrator. If, after examining
the information contained in the application, the Administrator
determines that the proposed food service facility does comply with
the provisions of this section, a grease waste registration certificate
shall be issued allowing the discharge of grease waste into
Clearwater's wastewater collection system. If the Administrator
denies a food service facility's application for a grease waste
registration certificate, the owner of the food service facility may
appeal the Administrator's decision to the City Manager. To ripen
the appeal, the owner of the food service facility must submit a
written request to the City Manager stating the grounds for the
appeal. The City Manager's determination shall be final.
(ii) Each grease waste registration certificate shall be issued for a five
years period commencing from the date of the issuance.
(iii) The food service facility shall apply for grease waste registration
certificate re-issuance a minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration
of the food service facility's existing grease waste registration
certificate.
(iv) The term and conditions of the grease waste registration certificate
may be subject to modification by Clearwater during the term of the
grease waste registration certificate as limitations or requirements
as identified in this section are modified or other just causes exist.
(v) The food service facility shall be informed of any proposed changes
in the issued grease waste registration certificate at least 60 days
prior to the effective date of the changes. Any changes or new
conditions in the grease waste registration certificate shall include a
reasonable schedule for compliance.
(vi) As condition precedent to the granting of a grease waste
registration certificate, the recipient under this paragraph shall
agree to hold harmless Clearwater and Clearwater's officers and
employees from any liabilities arising from the recipient's operations
under the grease waste registration certificate.
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(6) Grease waste interceptor monitoring and reporting
(a) Pumpage from a grease waste interceptor shall be tracked by a
manifest that confirms pumping, hauling and disposal of waste. The
manifest shall contain the following information:
Grease waste interceptor information:
-Name
-Contact Person
-Address
-Telephone Number
-Volume Pumped
-Date and Time of pumping
-Name and Signature of food service facility manger verifying the
food service facility information.
Grease waste hauler information:
-Company Name
-Address
-Telephone number
-Volume Pumped
-Date and Time of pumping
-Driver Name and Signature of grease waste hauler verifying
grease waste hauler information and service.
Destination Information Disposal Site or Facilities:
-Company Name / Permit Number(s)
-Contact Person(s)
-Address
-Telephone Number
-Location of Disposal Site / Facility
-Volume Treated
-Date and Time of Delivery
-Driver Name, Signature of operator verifying disposal site and
facility information.
(b) A log of pumping activities shall be maintained by the food service
facility manager for the previous 12 months. The log of pumping
activities shall be posted in a conspicuous location for immediate
access by Clearwater personnel. The log shall include the date, time,
volume pumped, grease waste hauler's name and license number and
grease waste hauler's signature. The date, time and the company
providing the service of all grease waste interceptor maintenance
activities shall be logged in a bound logbook that shall be made
available for review by Clearwater
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(c) The food service facility shall maintain a file on site of the records and
other documents pertaining to the facility's grease waste interceptor.
The file contents shall include, but is not limited to, the record, as-built
drawings, record of inspections, log of pumping activities and receipts,
log of maintenance, and the file shall be available at all times for
inspection and review by the Administrator. Documents in the file shall
be retained and preserved in accordance with Clearwater's public
records retention policy.
(7) Penalty for Violation of Section
Any violation of this section shall be enforced pursuant to Code of Ordinances section
1.12.
Section 2. Appendix A, Article XXV, Section (6) is created to read:
(6) Food Service Facility Grease Waste Interceptor Monitoring Fee
There is hereby created a food service facility grease waste interceptor monitoring fee.
The fee shall be based on cost recovery for Clearwater's food service facility grease
waste interceptor monitoring activities as found in 9 32.189, Code of Ordinances, and
shall not be limited to, the cost of field, administration, engineering and clerical
expenses involved. The fees shall be applied to the food service facility's monthly water
and sewer service bill and shall be paid in accordance with the terms and schedule set
forth in the billing document.
Food Service Facility Grease Waste Interceptor Monitoring Fee
$10.00 per month.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
September 6, 2001
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
September 20, 2001
Approved as to form:
Attest:
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Assistant City Attorney
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