North Carolina FOG & Grease Trap Rules

Durham

Durham generally requires monthly cleaning. More frequent cleaning is required when FOG discharge exceeds 250 mg/L; less frequent cleaning may be allowed when the facility demonstrates compliance at 250 mg/L. Keep cleaning and removal records for three years and make them available for inspection.

Raleigh

Raleigh requires FOG permit or pretreatment approval before commercial building-plan submission. Contact [email protected] or 919-996-2334.

Local rules

Greensboro

Greensboro requires local plan approval and properly sized interceptors for new food-service buildings. Greensboro detail

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County

Winston-Salem publishes a local grease-control policy covering equipment, maintenance, inspections, and records. Winston-Salem detail

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