What are the grease trap requirements in Baton Rouge, LA?

Food service establishments in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Baton Rouge. Fee: Per city-parish fee schedule; liquid waste hauler permit required.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Per Louisiana State Plumbing Code grease trap sizing chart; sized by fixture capacity and flow. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Baton Rouge, LA

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Serving 1,065 food service establishments.

Every 30-90 days

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 30-90 days; before FOG/solids reach 25% of trap depth

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Per city-parish fee schedule; liquid waste hauler permit required

Max Fine $500 for first violation; escalating for repeat offenses; may include business license implications

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Per Louisiana State Plumbing Code grease trap sizing chart; sized by fixture capacity and flow
Pumping Frequency	Every 30-90 days; before FOG/solids reach 25% of trap depth
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Per city-parish fee schedule; liquid waste hauler permit required
Maximum Fine	$500 for first violation; escalating for repeat offenses; may include business license implications
Inspections	Periodic inspections by Department of Environmental Services
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 5, Part IA (Wastewater Standards); §2:260 (Liquid waste hauler permit)
Authority	Baton Rouge Department of Environmental Services

Additional Notes

Liquid waste hauler permit required from city-parish Department of Environmental Services for haulers operating within city-parish limits. Cleaning records must be maintained minimum 3 years. Louisiana State Plumbing Code provides sizing charts. First violation fine starts at $500.

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