What are the grease trap requirements in Youngstown, OH?

Food service establishments in Youngstown 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 Youngstown?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Youngstown.

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

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
Youngstown, OH

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Youngstown, Ohio.

Check locally

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Contact local authority

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Contact local authority for requirements
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.	Ohio Plumbing Code 2024, Section 1003.3; Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3717-1-05.3; Ohio Admin. Code 4101:3-10-01
Authority	City of Youngstown Wastewater Division / Mahoning County Health Department

Additional Notes

Follows Ohio state plumbing code based on IPC. Grease interceptors required for all food service facilities. Wastewater discharge concentration from interceptor shall not exceed 100 mg/L (EPA test method 1664). All permitted FSEs must install, operate, and maintain adequately sized grease interceptors. Contact Mahoning County Sanitary Engineering at 330-793-5514.

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