What are the grease trap requirements in Virginia Beach, VA?

Food service establishments in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

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
Virginia Beach, VA

FOG compliance regulations for food service establishments in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Serving 1,241 food service establishments.

Annual

Pumping Freq.

Check locally

Permit

Check locally

25% Rule

IPC

Code Base

Pumping Requirements

Frequency Annual

25% Rule Check locally

Permits & Enforcement

Permit Required Contact authority

Complete FOG Regulations

Pumping Frequency	Annual
25% Rule	Check with local authority
Permit Required	Contact authority
Record Keeping	Check local requirements
Plumbing Code	International Plumbing Code (IPC)

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