The Superintendent may, at any time, require the installation
and/or relocation of an internal or external interceptor or separator
at a commercial or industrial property, as the Superintendent may
deem necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing
fat, oil, grease, sand or other substances harmful or hazardous to
the sanitary sewer system, except that such interceptors shall not
be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors
shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Superintendent and
will be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning
and inspections. Each interceptor and separator shall meet the design
and installation requirements of the New York State Uniform Building
Code. The Superintendent shall have discretion to consult with the
property owner to determine the capacity of the device to be installed,
depending on the expected use of the premises. This discretion shall
be ongoing, and the Superintendent may require additional capacity
if the expected use changes or the original device is not adequate.
The size, type, and location of each interceptor and separator
shall be in accordance with the New York State Uniform Building Code.
All interceptors and separators shall be installed by a licensed contractor
or plumber in accordance with standards and following an inspection
protocol established by the Superintendent.
The property owner of the building served by the interceptor
or separator shall maintain, at the property owner's expense,
all devices installed on the property owner's property. At a
minimum, the property owner shall be responsible for inspecting and
maintaining the interceptors and separators by removing accumulated
grease, scum, oil, or other floating substances and solids deposited
in the devices according to the following schedules:
A.
Indoor interceptors and separators shall be inspected weekly and
cleaned monthly or more frequently if necessary.
B.
Outdoor interceptors and separators shall be inspected monthly and
cleaned quarterly or more frequently if necessary.
C.
The Superintendent may require more frequent inspections and cleanings
if the Superintendent determines, in his discretion, that said inspection
and cleanings are necessary for preventing fat, oil, grease, sand
and other substances harmful or hazardous to the municipality's
sanitary sewer system from entering and clogging said system.
The property owner of the building served by the interceptor
or separator shall maintain or cause to be maintained written logs
of all inspections and maintenance/cleanings of each interceptor and
separator. Property owners shall be required to submit said written
logs to the Superintendent monthly and at such other times as the
Superintendent requests.
Owners shall allow the Superintendent to access all interceptors
and separators with prior notice, at such reasonable times as may
be necessary in order for the Superintendent to determine the property
owner's compliance with this article.
