Grease Trap Requirements
Bend, OR

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Bend, Oregon.

City-set cleaning schedules (s
Pumping Freq.
Required
Permit
Check locally
25% Rule
UPC
Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency City-set cleaning schedules (specific frequency varies by establishment)
25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency City-set cleaning schedules (specific frequency varies by establishment)
25% Rule Check with local authority
Permit Required Yes
Inspections Per city inspection compliance requirements
Record Keeping Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Ordinance Ref. City of Bend Sewer Use Ordinance, Title 15.10 (General Sewer Regulations)
Authority City of Bend Water Services / Industrial Pretreatment Program

Additional Notes

Businesses must follow City-set cleaning schedules and submit maintenance records online through SwiftComply platform. FOG Penalties Policy exists but specific amounts not publicly listed. Prohibited substances include grease, garbage with particles >0.5 inch, animal guts/tissues. Contact: ipp@bendoregon.gov.

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

Contact Information

Phone (541) 385-6191
Email tpatterson@bendoregon.gov

(541) 385-6191, tpatterson@bendoregon.gov

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