What are the grease trap requirements in Syracuse, NY?

Food service establishments in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Syracuse.

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

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
Syracuse, NY

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

Frequently and effectively ser

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Frequently and effectively serviced to maintain satisfactory working order (per local ordinance); NY State Plumbing Code 2020 applies

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Frequently and effectively serviced to maintain satisfactory working order (per local ordinance); NY State Plumbing Code 2020 applies
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Syracuse Code of Ordinances Chapter 27 (Protection of City and County Sewer System); New York State Plumbing Code 2020, Chapter 10
Authority	City of Syracuse Department of Water / Code Enforcement Department

Additional Notes

Commercial food service establishments must locate grease traps/interceptors on the outside of the building. Licensed hauler required for disposal of all materials removed from grease traps at an approved disposal site. Used fryer oil must be disposed of into a self-contained oil-rendering tank. Follows NYS Plumbing Code 2020 for interceptor sizing.

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