Do restaurants in Raleigh need a grease trap permit?

Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-10-17.

Raleigh, NC grease trap & interceptor requirements

Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed

Quick answer

How often to pump: not stated in the sources we checked
Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
Permit / fees: Permit required

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; verify with your city.

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	Not stated in the sources we checked
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit required?	A permit is required (see source wording). Source says “Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh's Official Website (www.raleighnc.gov). https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/fats-oil-and-grease-fog-permits-and-inspections.”
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Not stated in the sources we checked
Record keeping	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	[email protected] · 919-996-2334

Sources

https://raleighnc.gov/zoning-planning-and-development/grease-and-oil-interceptors · checked 2026-10-17

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