What are the grease trap requirements in Palmdale, CA?

Food service establishments in Palmdale 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 Palmdale?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Palmdale. Fee: Unknown - contact LA County Dept of Public Works Palmdale office at (661) 947-4151.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Minimum 750 gallons (per LA County standards); 30-minute detention time required. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Palmdale, CA

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

Minimum every 6 months

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

UPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Minimum every 6 months; per 25% rule if sooner

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Unknown - contact LA County Dept of Public Works Palmdale office at (661) 947-4151

Max Fine Unknown - per LA County Sanitation Districts enforcement

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Minimum 750 gallons (per LA County standards); 30-minute detention time required
Pumping Frequency	Minimum every 6 months; per 25% rule if sooner
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Unknown - contact LA County Dept of Public Works Palmdale office at (661) 947-4151
Maximum Fine	Unknown - per LA County Sanitation Districts enforcement
Inspections	Periodic per LA County Sanitation Districts and city oversight
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Ordinance Ref.	LA County FOG Ordinance; Palmdale Municipal Code (Industrial Waste Program); LA County Sanitation Districts Rules and Regulations
Authority	City of Palmdale / LA County Sanitation District No. 20 (majority) and No. 14 (small portion) / LA County Dept of Public Works

Additional Notes

Served by two sanitation districts: District 20 (majority) and District 14 (small portion). Interceptors must be properly baffled with minimum two compartments. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit required for regulation of industrial wastewater dischargers.

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