Grease Trap Requirements
Great Falls, MT
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Great Falls, Montana.
FOG Compliance in Great Falls, MT
Food service establishments in Great Falls operate under a combination of federal EPA pretreatment standards, Montana 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 Great Falls 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. The local minimum trap size is: Grease interceptors: minimum ~600 gallons (can exceed 2,000 gallons).
Great Falls requires a dedicated FOG permit for any food service establishment generating fats, oils, and grease. The permit is separate from, and in addition to, the plumbing permit required at installation.
Establishments must maintain pumping logs, hauler manifests, and inspection reports on-site — missing records is itself a violation in most enforcement actions. Enforcement authority rests with the City of Great Falls Public Works / Environmental Division, which handles permit issuance, inspections, and hauler licensing.
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
| Minimum Trap Size | Grease interceptors: minimum ~600 gallons (can exceed 2,000 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | Contact local authority for requirements |
| 25% Rule | Check with local authority |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | Official Code of City of Great Falls; FOG Program Manual and Management Policy |
| Authority | City of Great Falls Public Works / Environmental Division |
Additional Notes
Two types of grease devices recognized: hydro-mechanical grease trap (small, inside, under sink) and grease interceptor (vault, minimum ~600 gallons, buried outside). City manages FOG and Trucked and Hauled Waste Sector Control Programs in accordance with federal requirements.
Last verified: — Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local wastewater authority or plumbing inspector before making compliance decisions.
Contact Information
Great Falls Public Works Engineering: (406) 771-1258
Official Sources
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