Grease Trap Requirements
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
FOG Compliance in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Food service establishments in Minneapolis-St. Paul operate under a combination of federal EPA pretreatment standards, Minnesota 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 follows the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) for trap sizing and installation. Under Section 1014, which applies a fixture drainage load formula with a retention time factor, grease interceptors installed in Minneapolis-St. Paul 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.
inspected at least once every.
Specific pumping schedules and compliance thresholds for Minneapolis-St. Paul are not published in the municipal code at the level of detail tracked on this site. Restaurant operators in Minneapolis-St. Paul should contact the local wastewater utility directly to obtain the current rule set before installation or during inspection preparation.
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 | Contact local authority for requirements |
|---|---|
| 25% Rule | Check with local authority |
| Permit Required | Contact authority |
| Inspections | inspected at least once every |
| Record Keeping | Check local requirements |
| Plumbing Code | Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | art 1; Chapter 4715; art 4715.1105 |
Additional Notes
Inspections: inspected at least once every
Last verified: — Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions.
Contact Information
Minneapolis Health Department: (612) 673-2301St. Paul Food Safety & Sanitation Dept., (651) 266-8989
Official Sources
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