Grease Trap Requirements
Wichita, KS
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Wichita, Kansas. Serving 1,145 food service establishments.
FOG Compliance in Wichita, KS
Food service establishments in Wichita operate under a combination of federal EPA pretreatment standards, Kansas 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 has approximately 1,145 food service establishments — every one of them subject to the rules summarized below.
Pumping frequency is the compliance rule restaurant owners interact with most often. In Wichita, the rule is: Annual. This is more lenient than the US median, typical of jurisdictions with lower-volume food service sectors. 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 Wichita 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.
For a deeper explanation of the rules this city enforces, read our guides on how grease traps work and the 25/50 pumping rule.
Pumping Requirements
Permits & Enforcement
Complete FOG Regulations
| Pumping Frequency | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25% Rule | Check with local authority |
| Permit Required | Contact authority |
| Record Keeping | Check local requirements |
| Plumbing Code | International Plumbing Code (IPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | Chapter 16.24 |
Additional Notes
Automatic Grease Removal Units (AGRU) mentioned as option
Last verified: — Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions.
Contact Information
Wichita Public Works & Utilities: (316) 265-1300 or pfeist@wichita.gov, jhensley@wichita.gov, or bvieyra@wichita.gov
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