Grease Trap Requirements
Anchorage, AK
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Anchorage, Alaska.
Monthly initially for new inst
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Yes
25% Rule
UPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency Monthly initially for new installations; adjusted based on FOG accumulation levels
25% Rule Applies
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee Industrial User Permit required; contact AWWU at (907) 564-2700
Max Fine Per Anchorage Municipal Code Title 26 enforcement provisions
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | Per Alaska Plumbing Code and AWWU industrial pretreatment requirements |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | Monthly initially for new installations; adjusted based on FOG accumulation levels |
| 25% Rule | Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | Industrial User Permit required; contact AWWU at (907) 564-2700 |
| Maximum Fine | Per Anchorage Municipal Code Title 26 enforcement provisions |
| Inspections | Periodic inspections by AWWU Industrial Pretreatment staff |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | Anchorage Municipal Code Title 26, Chapter 26.50 – Sewer Service |
| Authority | Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) – Industrial Pretreatment Program |
Additional Notes
AWWU issues permits to industrial (non-domestic) users. FOG is #1 cause of sewer overflows in Anchorage. New installations may require monthly cleaning until accumulation patterns established. Contact Industrial Pretreatment at 907-751-2219.
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions. Last updated: March 2026.
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