What are the grease trap requirements in Lakewood, CO?

Food service establishments in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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
Lakewood, CO

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Lakewood, Colorado.

annual

Pumping Freq.

Check locally

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency annual; or when grease/solids reach 25% of capacity

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Contact authority

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	annual; or when grease/solids reach 25% of capacity
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Contact authority
Record Keeping	Check local requirements
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	art 3; art 1; art 4; CHAPTER 1; art 2

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