§ 1145.04. Sewer design and construction specifications.

All new sewers, appurtenances and connections to the sanitary or storm conveyance systems or to the treatment works must be properly designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications, director's regulations including the Stormwater Drainage Manual and Columbus City Codes, Chapters 1131 through 1143 inclusive.

(A)

Whenever required by the division of sewerage and drainage, the user of any property serviced by a sewer carrying nonresidential wastewater shall install separators, as necessary, for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease, sand, oil or any other materials that may violate the provisions of this chapter. The design of any required separator shall be submitted for review and approval by the director prior to installation.

(B)

Whenever a plumbing permit and grease separation is required, the applicant shall install grease interceptor(s) immediately outside of the building where there is easy access for cleaning. If the applicant demonstrates that installation of an outside interceptor is impractical to the satisfaction of the city, installation of inside grease trap(s) shall conform to all applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. 1327-2012, § 1, 7-23-2012, eff. 10-1-2012)