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§ 25-12-32 — GREASE TRAPS

Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) · Austin City Code § 25-12-32

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§ 25-12-32 - GREASE TRAPS.

(A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), grease traps shall be installed and properly operated in all food establishments where preparation of food occurs on the premises. The design and construction of any grease trap shall be approved by the building official or the official's designee. The director of the Water and Wastewater Utility shall determine the minimum acceptable capacity and size of any grease trap, shall issue permits for the operation of grease traps and shall be responsible for enforcement of the proper operation of grease traps. (B) A grease trap is not required for a food establishment that: (1) serves only beverages; or (2) is a Category 1 or Category 2 charitable feeding organization as established under City Code Subsection (B) of Section 10-3-100 (Charitable Feeding Organizations).

Source: Section 13-8-51; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20210506-013, Pt. 10, 5-17-21.