Grease Trap Requirements
Bradenton, FL

FOG Compliance in Bradenton, FL

Food service establishments in Bradenton operate under a combination of federal EPA pretreatment standards, Florida state plumbing code, and city-level FOG ordinances. Together these rules determine how grease traps must be sized, how often they must be pumped, and what happens when a restaurant falls out of compliance.

The city follows the International Plumbing Code (IPC) for trap sizing and installation. Under Section 1003.3.4, which sizes traps by drainage fixture unit counts, grease interceptors installed in Bradenton must meet minimum capacity thresholds based on the fixtures connected to them — 3-compartment sinks, dishwashers, pre-rinse stations, wok stoves, and floor drains on the cook line.

inspected, cleaned, and maintained at least once every.

Specific pumping schedules and compliance thresholds for Bradenton are not published in the municipal code at the level of detail tracked on this site. Restaurant operators in Bradenton should contact the local wastewater utility directly to obtain the current rule set before installation or during inspection preparation.

For a deeper explanation of the rules this city enforces, read our guides on how grease traps work and the 25/50 pumping rule.