Grease Trap Requirements
Kansas City, MO
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Kansas City, Missouri. Serving 1,590 food service establishments.
Per manufacturer specification
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Yes
25% Rule
IPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency Per manufacturer specifications; must maintain interceptor functionality
25% Rule Applies
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee Set annually by Director under Chapters 60 & 61; contact KC Water
Max Fine Escalating fines for non-compliance; amounts set per KC Code
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | Sized based on total potential flow from food preparation fixtures per City ordinance |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | Per manufacturer specifications; must maintain interceptor functionality |
| 25% Rule | Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | Set annually by Director under Chapters 60 & 61; contact KC Water |
| Maximum Fine | Escalating fines for non-compliance; amounts set per KC Code |
| Inspections | Every 2 years |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | International Plumbing Code (IPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | KCMO Code Sec. 60-132; Chapter 40 & Chapter 60 Sewer Use Ordinance |
| Authority | KC Water – Regulatory Compliance Division |
Additional Notes
All FSEs including daycares, schools, hotels, hospitals, and any establishment with commercial kitchen must comply. FOG discharge limit of 200 mg/L. Power washing grease into storm drains prohibited.
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions. Last updated: March 2026.
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