Grease Trap Requirements
Paterson, NJ
FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Paterson, New Jersey.
When FOG reaches 75% alarm thr
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Check locally
25% Rule
IPC
Code Base
Pumping Requirements
Frequency When FOG reaches 75% alarm threshold; regular pumping required
25% Rule Check locally
Permits & Enforcement
Permit Required Required
Permit Fee $25 sewer connection application fee; FOG-specific permit fee unknown
Max Fine Unknown - subject to NJ DEP enforcement and city municipal penalties
Complete FOG Regulations
| Minimum Trap Size | 750 gallons minimum (per NJ Admin Code 7:9A-8.1 for restaurants/cafeterias/institutional kitchens) |
|---|---|
| Pumping Frequency | When FOG reaches 75% alarm threshold; regular pumping required |
| 25% Rule | Check with local authority |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | $25 sewer connection application fee; FOG-specific permit fee unknown |
| Maximum Fine | Unknown - subject to NJ DEP enforcement and city municipal penalties |
| Inspections | Periodic municipal inspections per local ordinance |
| Record Keeping | Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site |
| Plumbing Code | International Plumbing Code (IPC) |
| Ordinance Ref. | Paterson Municipal Code Chapter 407 (Sewers); NJ Admin Code 7:9A-8.1 |
| Authority | City of Paterson Department of Public Works / NJ DEP |
Additional Notes
NJ state law requires NJDEP manifest for every load of grease trap waste leaving a facility. 75% alarm rule instead of 25% rule. Grease removal components must have audio and visual alarms at 75% capacity. Chain of custody documentation required.
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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