What are the grease trap requirements in Auburn, NY?

Food service establishments in Auburn must install and maintain grease traps or interceptors per local FOG ordinances. The city follows the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

Do I need a grease trap permit in Auburn?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Auburn.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Auburn, NY

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Auburn, New York.

Every 90 days (grease traps)

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Check locally

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days (grease traps); Quarterly (grease interceptors)

25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days (grease traps); Quarterly (grease interceptors)
25% Rule	Check with local authority
Permit Required	Yes
Inspections	Per FOG plan schedule
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Auburn City Code Chapter 13.22 (Fats, Oil and Grease Control Plans), Section 13.22.070
Authority	City of Auburn (NY) Code Enforcement / Public Works

Additional Notes

All FSEs must submit a FOG Control Plan. Grease trap maintenance intervals set in FOG plan, not to exceed 90 days. Self-cleaning allowed for traps up to 55 gallons liquid capacity. Maintenance includes removal of grease layer, scraping baffles, removal of sediment. Quarterly cleaning frequency may be modified if solids and grease layers stayed below 15% of interceptor capacity over previous 12 months. Emulsifying agents prohibited.

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