Grease Trap Requirements
Henderson, NV
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Henderson, Nevada.
As needed per maintenance prog
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Yes
25% Rule
UPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency As needed per maintenance program; must maintain interceptor efficiency
25% Rule Applies
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee Waste Discharge Authorization Application required; contact Pretreatment at 702-267-2603
Max Fine Per Henderson Municipal Code enforcement provisions
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | Per UPC Chapter 10 requirements; sized per fixture unit load |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | As needed per maintenance program; must maintain interceptor efficiency |
| 25% Rule | Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | Waste Discharge Authorization Application required; contact Pretreatment at 702-267-2603 |
| Maximum Fine | Per Henderson Municipal Code enforcement provisions |
| Inspections | Periodic inspections by city Pretreatment staff |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | Henderson Municipal Code Chapter 14.09 – Pretreatment Regulations; Chapter 15.20 UPC |
| Authority | City of Henderson Utility Services – Pretreatment Division |
Additional Notes
Maintenance records must be kept on premises at all times. Commercial FSEs including restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, supermarkets, bakeries, hospitals, school kitchens must install interceptors. Audio/visual alarms required per UPC.
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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