What are the grease trap requirements in Shreveport, LA?

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

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Per Shreveport Ordinance Section 94-213 formulas and Louisiana State Plumbing Code (IPC-based); sized by flow and establishment type. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Shreveport, LA

Q: Do I need a grease trap permit in Shreveport?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Shreveport. Fee: $1,000 for 5-year significant permit; $500 for 5-year non-significant permit; $200 for temporary permit.

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Inside traps: weekly cleaning.

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Inside traps: weekly cleaning. Outside traps: monthly inspection. Frequency depends on nature and volume of wastewater.

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee $1,000 for 5-year significant permit; $500 for 5-year non-significant permit; $200 for temporary permit

Max Fine Per Ordinance Section 94-142 (violations and enforcement); specific amounts in city code

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Per Shreveport Ordinance Section 94-213 formulas and Louisiana State Plumbing Code (IPC-based); sized by flow and establishment type
Pumping Frequency	Inside traps: weekly cleaning. Outside traps: monthly inspection. Frequency depends on nature and volume of wastewater.
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	$1,000 for 5-year significant permit; $500 for 5-year non-significant permit; $200 for temporary permit
Maximum Fine	Per Ordinance Section 94-142 (violations and enforcement); specific amounts in city code
Inspections	Set intervals outlined in permit; ongoing wastewater testing required
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Shreveport Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 (Utilities); Section 94-213 (Interceptor Sizing); Section 94-142 (Violations); Article IV (Sanitary Sewer Service)
Authority	City of Shreveport Environmental Services Office / Industrial Pretreatment Program

Additional Notes

Grease traps must be completely cleaned out with all contents removed. Facility wastewater testing required at intervals outlined in permit. Louisiana adopts IPC as base plumbing code. Pretreatment Section administers industrial pretreatment program.

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