What are the grease trap requirements in Naples, FL?

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

Do I need a grease trap permit in Naples?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Naples.

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

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
Naples, FL

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Naples, Florida.

Every 90 days or as required b

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days or as required by Collier County FOG program

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days or as required by Collier County FOG program
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	City of Naples Code of Ordinances; Florida Building Code - Plumbing Chapter 10; Collier County FOG Program
Authority	City of Naples Utilities Department; Collier County

Additional Notes

Naples is in Collier County, which mandates FOG program compliance. Florida requires grease waste haulers to dispose of grease at approved facilities and document removal/disposal with service manifests. Grease interceptors required for food preparation areas. Florida Building Code governs design standards for interceptors. Typical cleanout frequency is quarterly but may be monthly for smaller systems.

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