Grease Trap Requirements
Shepherdsville, KY
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
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Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
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25% Rule
IPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency Contact local authority
25% Rule Check locally
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee $1,000 interceptor line access fee; $300 waste hauler permit
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | 500 gallons minimum (daily waste flow <= 6,000 gal); 1,000 gallons minimum (daily waste flow > 6,000 gal) per Kentucky state standards |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | Contact local authority for requirements |
| 25% Rule | Check with local authority |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | $1,000 interceptor line access fee; $300 waste hauler permit |
| Inspections | Inspection after installation by Water Quality staff |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | International Plumbing Code (IPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | City of Shepherdsville Sewer Use Ordinance; Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 902 Chapter 10 Regulation 085 |
| Authority | City of Shepherdsville Wastewater Department |
Additional Notes
Grease interceptor permit issued after approval and must be kept on file. All food establishments in Bullitt County must have properly-sized grease traps or interceptors. Commercial/public facilities engaged in food preparation must discharge wastewater through grease trap before entering sewer system.
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions. Last updated: March 2026.
Contact Information
Phone (502) 543-2923
Email tlafollete@shepcity.com
tlafollete@shepcity.com or (502) 543-2923
Official Sources
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