What are the grease trap requirements in Covina, CA?

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

Do I need a grease trap permit in Covina?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Covina.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Grease traps: 10-50 gallons (up to 4 fixtures); gravity grease interceptors sized per California UPC. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Covina, CA

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

As needed to prevent FOG accum

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Check locally

25% Rule

UPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency As needed to prevent FOG accumulation from exceeding capacity

25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Grease traps: 10-50 gallons (up to 4 fixtures); gravity grease interceptors sized per California UPC
Pumping Frequency	As needed to prevent FOG accumulation from exceeding capacity
25% Rule	Check with local authority
Permit Required	Yes
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Chapter 13.50 (Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste), Covina Municipal Code; adopts LA County Code Title 20 Divisions 2 and 3
Authority	City of Covina Public Works Engineering Services

Additional Notes

Gravity grease interceptors must be installed outside the structure. Discharge of wastewater exceeding 140°F into any grease trap is prohibited. No dishwashers may be connected to grease traps. City has adopted LA County Code provisions.

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