What are the grease trap requirements in Wilmington, NC?

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

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

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
Wilmington, NC

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Every 90 days (quarterly)

Pumping Freq.

Check locally

Permit

Check locally

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days (quarterly)

25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Contact authority

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days (quarterly)
25% Rule	Check with local authority
Permit Required	Contact authority
Inspections	inspect the interceptor approximately monthly
Record Keeping	Check local requirements
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)

Additional Notes

Inspections: inspect the interceptor approximately monthly

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