What are the grease trap requirements in Surprise, AZ?

Food service establishments in Surprise must install and maintain grease traps or interceptors per local FOG ordinances. The city follows the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

What size grease trap do I need for my restaurant in Surprise?

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Per Arizona Plumbing Code (IPC-based) and city pretreatment guidelines; gravity grease interceptor sized per establishment. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Surprise, AZ

Q: Do I need a grease trap permit in Surprise?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Surprise. Fee: Per city Water Resource Management Pretreatment Program; contact Surprise Water Department.

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Surprise, Arizona.

Per pretreatment program requi

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Per pretreatment program requirements; typically every 90 days per Arizona standards

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Per city Water Resource Management Pretreatment Program; contact Surprise Water Department

Max Fine Per city pretreatment enforcement provisions; contact Water Resource Management

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Per Arizona Plumbing Code (IPC-based) and city pretreatment guidelines; gravity grease interceptor sized per establishment
Pumping Frequency	Per pretreatment program requirements; typically every 90 days per Arizona standards
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Per city Water Resource Management Pretreatment Program; contact Surprise Water Department
Maximum Fine	Per city pretreatment enforcement provisions; contact Water Resource Management
Inspections	Inspections by city Pretreatment Program staff
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	City of Surprise Municipal Code; Surprise Water Resource Management Pretreatment Program; Arizona IPC Chapter 10
Authority	City of Surprise Water Resource Management / Pretreatment Program

Additional Notes

Surprise administers federal pretreatment program requirements. Commercial pretreatment page at surpriseaz.gov/712. Water & wastewater guidelines available at surpriseaz.gov/824.

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions. Last updated: March 2026.