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San Francisco, CA grease trap & interceptor requirements
Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: At least every 30 days
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
- Permit / fees: Permit required
Rules change; verify with your city. Summaries are plain-English restatements of the official source linked below; “Source says” shows the exact wording. Blank rows mean the sources we checked did not state that rule, not that there is no rule.
| Required trap / interceptor type | Source says: “Category 1 FOG Dischargers shall install a Grease Removal Device (or a Gravity Grease Interceptor) in accordance with the provisions of this Article within 60 days of notification by the General Manager, but in any event no later than July 1, 2013. d.” |
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| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Pump at least every 30 days. Source says“Within 30 days of the official transfer of ownership, the new owner shall apply for a Food Service Establishment Wastewater Discharge Permit, or other authorization, as required by the Department rules and regulations.” |
| Permit required? | A permit is required (see source wording). Source says“All Food Service Establishments shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit or other authorization if required by the General Manager.” |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Keep pumping and maintenance records (manifests/logs) available for inspection. Source says“The maintenance records signed by the certified grease hauler shall be retained on-site by the Food Service Establishment for three years. g.” |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Use an approved / licensed grease hauler. Source says“The maintenance records signed by the certified grease hauler shall be retained on-site by the Food Service Establishment for three years. g.” |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/latest/sf_publicworks/0-0-0-742 · checked 2026-10-17
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