What are the grease trap requirements in Las Vegas, NV?

Food service establishments in Las Vegas must install and maintain grease traps or interceptors per local FOG ordinances. The city follows the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. 750 gallons minimum for gravity grease interceptors; hydromechanical interceptors sized per fixture count and flow rate per UPC tables (minimum 20 GPM). Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Las Vegas, NV

Q: Do I need a grease trap permit in Las Vegas?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Las Vegas. Fee: Health permit for food establishments includes FOG compliance; separate grease hauler permits also required.

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Las Vegas, Nevada. Serving 5,457 food service establishments.

Every 90 days minimum

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

UPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days minimum; more frequently if grease and solids exceed 25% of interceptor capacity

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Health permit for food establishments includes FOG compliance; separate grease hauler permits also required

Max Fine $1,000 per violation per day under Clark County code; escalating penalties for repeat violations

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	750 gallons minimum for gravity grease interceptors; hydromechanical interceptors sized per fixture count and flow rate per UPC tables (minimum 20 GPM)
Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days minimum; more frequently if grease and solids exceed 25% of interceptor capacity
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Health permit for food establishments includes FOG compliance; separate grease hauler permits also required
Maximum Fine	$1,000 per violation per day under Clark County code; escalating penalties for repeat violations
Inspections	Annual inspections as part of health permit and sewer discharge compliance
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Clark County Code Title 24 - Water and Sewers; Southern Nevada Health District regulations; Nevada State Plumbing Code (based on UPC)
Authority	City of Las Vegas Public Works Department and Clark County Water Reclamation District; Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) for food establishment inspections

Additional Notes

Nevada follows UPC-based state plumbing code. Las Vegas FOG enforcement is split between the city/county water reclamation district (sewer discharge compliance) and the Southern Nevada Health District (food establishment health permits). All FSEs must install, maintain, and regularly pump grease interceptors. Grease hauler manifests and cleaning records must be maintained. Contact: SNHD at (702) 759-0588 or foodrev@snhd.org

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