What are the grease trap requirements in Arlington, TX?

Food service establishments in Arlington 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 Arlington?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Arlington. Fee: Contact Water Resource Services at 817-459-5902.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Based on total potential flow from all food prep/handling/serving fixtures per city sizing spreadsheet. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Arlington, TX

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Arlington, Texas. Serving 4,506 food service establishments.

Per TCEQ model standards

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Per TCEQ model standards; minimum every 90 days or per 25% rule

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Contact Water Resource Services at 817-459-5902

Max Fine Up to $2,000 per violation per day under Texas Local Government Code

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Based on total potential flow from all food prep/handling/serving fixtures per city sizing spreadsheet
Pumping Frequency	Per TCEQ model standards; minimum every 90 days or per 25% rule
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Contact Water Resource Services at 817-459-5902
Maximum Fine	Up to $2,000 per violation per day under Texas Local Government Code
Inspections	Periodic inspections by Water Resource Services
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Arlington Ordinance No. 09-057 – Industrial Waste and Water Pollution Control
Authority	City of Arlington Water Resource Services

Additional Notes

Interceptor sizing determined via City's Interceptor Sizing Spreadsheet. Must meet TRA Central WWTP discharge standard of 200 mg/L FOG. Plan review required before installation.

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