They fall into 3 categories: External underground Grease Interceptor tanks, small interior grease traps (5 - 50 gallons typical), and the newer interior Automatic Grease Recovery Units (AGRU).

Most food service establishments have the small interior type. In 2005 the CT DEP issued a General Permit regarding Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG). The purpose of the General Permit is to require and standardize the routine removal of FOG from all food preparation establishments including but not limited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, hospitals, school kitchens, and bars. The "No Registration - No Fee" General Permit as finalized, covers all Class III and IV food preparation establishments that discharge to sanitary sewers. Although the final enforcement authority will be with the DEP, the municipalities are encouraged to utilize this General Permit to resolve FOG issues at the local level. This is the link to the FOG General Permit http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/Permits_and_Licenses/Water_Discharge_General_Permits/food_processing_gp.pdf

The bottom line is that by 7/1/11, all Class III and IV food establishments will need to have either an external Grease Interceptor Tank or an internal AGRU in place and being serviced.

Kaiser-Battistone can help you with the design, installation and maintenance of either of these alternatives.

We have both a portable vacuum unit that can be brought inside (even up & down elevators) to pump out small units and our 4000 gallon vacuum trucks for cleaning the external tanks. Most municipalities require a maintenance contract be in place in order to renew the annual food license. We can custom design a program to fit your needs.

Additionally we can set up preventative maintenance programs for your drain lines to prevent costly backups and down time. And this isn’t just for restaurants. Shopping Malls and Multi-housing developments can significantly reduce emergency drain problems by setting up a maintenance contract to have the main sanitary lines and/or storm drains jetted on a regular basis.

If your business or facility, from restaurants to schools, is looking for help with your plumbing needs you can count on the commercial specialists at by Kaiser-Battistone. Across Fairfield and Westchester Counties, more and more businesses and facilities choose Kaiser-Battistone each year for our commercial level of service and experience.