Grease Trap Requirements
North Las Vegas, NV
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
As needed to prevent non-compl
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Yes
25% Rule
UPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency As needed to prevent non-compliance; per UPC maintenance requirements
25% Rule Applies
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee Contact City of North Las Vegas Development Services
Max Fine Per NLV Municipal Code Title 13 enforcement provisions
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | Per UPC Chapter 10 and Southern Nevada Amendments to UPC |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | As needed to prevent non-compliance; per UPC maintenance requirements |
| 25% Rule | Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | Contact City of North Las Vegas Development Services |
| Maximum Fine | Per NLV Municipal Code Title 13 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. | North Las Vegas Municipal Code Section 13.28.210 – Sand, Grease and Oil Traps; 2018 UPC with Southern Nevada Amendments |
| Authority | City of North Las Vegas Water Reclamation Facility – Industrial Pretreatment Program |
Additional Notes
Adopted 2018 UPC with Southern Nevada Amendments. Oil and grease (mineral/petroleum and animal/vegetable) are regulated parameters under local limits. EPA-mandated local limits updates for pretreatment.
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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