What are the grease trap requirements in Killeen, TX?

Food service establishments in Killeen 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 Killeen?

Yes, a FOG permit is required in Killeen. Fee: Unknown - contact City of Killeen Public Works.

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

Grease trap sizing depends on your establishment's flow rate, number of fixtures, and local code requirements. Per TCEQ model standards and city engineering requirements. Use our free sizing calculator for a recommendation.

Grease Trap Requirements
Killeen, TX

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Killeen, Texas.

Every 90 days (vacuum truck cl

Pumping Freq.

Required

Permit

Yes

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Every 90 days (vacuum truck cleaning required)

25% Rule Applies

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Required

Permit Fee Unknown - contact City of Killeen Public Works

Max Fine Monthly surcharges up to $1,200+/month for non-compliance; additional penalties per ordinance

Complete FOG Regulations

Minimum Trap Size	Per TCEQ model standards and city engineering requirements
Pumping Frequency	Every 90 days (vacuum truck cleaning required)
25% Rule	Yes — trap must be pumped when grease and solids reach 25% of capacity
Permit Required	Yes
Permit Fee	Unknown - contact City of Killeen Public Works
Maximum Fine	Monthly surcharges up to $1,200+/month for non-compliance; additional penalties per ordinance
Inspections	Semi-annual (every 6 months - city tests wastewater after grease trap)
Record Keeping	Required — maintain pumping logs and manifests on-site
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Ordinance Ref.	Killeen Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Article III (FOG Ordinance, adopted ~2010)
Authority	City of Killeen Public Works Department

Additional Notes

Ordinance created in 2010 after city paid $900,000 fine for grease clogging Bell County treatment plant. Only 49 of 255 monitored traps were compliant in 2012. BOD limit 250 mg/L, TSS limit 300 mg/L. City estimates 450 food service providers.

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