What are the grease trap requirements in Lawrenceville, GA?

Food service establishments in Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Lawrenceville.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. 1,500 gallons (Gwinnett County standard; multiples of 1,500-gallon tanks in series if more capacity needed). Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Lawrenceville, GA

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Every 90 days minimum or more

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days minimum or more often as needed; when 25% capacity reached

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Max Fine 1000

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	1,500 gallons (Gwinnett County standard; multiples of 1,500-gallon tanks in series if more capacity needed)
Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days minimum or more often as needed; when 25% capacity reached
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Maximum Fine	1000
Inspections	Periodic inspections by county inspectors
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances Chapter 106, Article III, Division 3 (FOG Ordinance)
Authority	Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources

Additional Notes

FOG Discharge Control Permit required for all food service establishments. Pump-out manifests must be emailed within 5 days of service. Fines start at $1,000 for missing paperwork. Manifests must be retained for 3 years. Program established in 2000 under US Clean Water Act and Georgia Water Quality Control Act. Applies to restaurants, daycares, schools, hotels, hospitals, and any commercial kitchen.

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