What are the grease trap requirements in Benicia, CA?

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

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Benicia, CA

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Benicia, California.

Check locally

Pumping Freq.

Check locally

Permit

Check locally

25% Rule

UPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Contact local authority

25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Contact authority

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Contact local authority for requirements
25% Rule	Check with local authority
Permit Required	Contact authority
Record Keeping	Check local requirements
Plumbing Code	Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Benicia Municipal Code, Title 13 (Public Services) / Title 15 (Buildings and Construction)
Authority	City of Benicia Public Works / Building Safety Division

Additional Notes

Specific FOG ordinance details not publicly accessible online. California state law generally requires grease interceptors for FSEs per the California Plumbing Code (based on UPC). Benicia Municipal Code current through Ordinance 25-09 (August 19, 2025). Contact the City of Benicia Building Safety Division or Public Works for specific local requirements.

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