360 CMR 10.017
Grease Traps and Grease Interceptors
(1) A Person who is required by Massachusetts law or regulation to have a grease trap or grease
interceptor (including by 310 CMR 15.230: Retreatment Units - Grease Traps and
248 CMR 10.00: State Plumbing Code ) shall have grease traps and grease interceptors of the
appropriate size, type, construction, and location as required by state law or regulation. Such
Person shall assure that its grease traps and grease interceptors are appropriately cleaned and
maintained so that they operate efficiently and effectively.
(2) Chemical, biological, or physical means shall not be used to release fats, wax, oil, or grease
into the sewer, bypass the trap or interceptor, or otherwise make the trap or interceptor operate
less effectively. A chemical or biological agent that the Authority has approved in writing for
use in a grease trap or interceptor may be added to a trap or interceptor to convert the fats, wax,
oil, and grease in a trap or interceptor to a substance not regulated by 360 CMR 10.021 through
10.024 if the resulting discharge from the trap or interceptor will not cause or contribute to an
obstruction or blockage in the sewer or otherwise violate 360 CMR 10.021 through 10.024.
Unless so converted, the fats, wax, oil, and grease contents of a grease trap or interceptor shall
not be discharged to the sewer system.