I have provided some excerpts that should help shed some light onto when a grease interceptor may be approved in lieu of a grease trap.  Essentially this allowance is only in place for unique situations (i.e., downtown areas without any outdoor space, kitchens on upper floors of multi-storied buildings, where the installation of a grease trap would be a long distance from the source that could cause potential congealing issues in the line, etc.).  This decision is made on a case-by-case basis and requires approval from the "plumbing official" which means it requires approval from both the local and state jurisdictions.  Please be aware that this is not a new requirement, the 2000 edition also required a grease trap but provided for the allowance of a grease interceptor by the plumbing official.  When dealing with restaurants the State jurisdiction is typically the DHH Retail Food Program (located in the applicable Parish Health Unit), and the local jurisdiction is typically the local city/parish plumbing or building official.  I have provided a contact list for Sanitarian Services which includes the Parish Health Units.

 

I want to stress again the importance of getting approval by both the state and locals officials before purchasing and installing any grease trap/interceptor.  Please let me know if you have any other questions.   

The 2014 Regular Session of the Legislature began Monday, March 10th and closes Monday, June 2nd.  Over 1,500 bills have been filed.  Our legislative team will be busy positioning AIA architects as the experts of the built environment.   Adam Haddox is the leader of our team and represents AIA Louisiana in the state legislature and with public agencies.   Adam works for Capitol Resources, LLC, which is a governmental affairs firm operating across the South and Washington, D.C. Haddox's work focuses on a range of business related issues and challenges that arise with Louisiana's executive and legislative branches of government. His business and political experience spans across industries including architecture, manufacturing, rail transportation, and telecommunication.   Originally from northeast Louisiana, Haddox graduated from LSU with a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. He and his wife, Lauren, live in Baton Rouge with their two sons William (age three) and Stewart (age one).