§ 44-400. Scope and purpose.

(a)

It is the duty and responsibility of the City of Shelby to prevent the excessive introduction of grease into the sewer system and the wastewater treatment plant. This article is designed to outline, implement and enforce oil and grease discharge rules.

(b)

The intent of this article is to ensure compliance with the City of Shelby Sewer Use Ordinance; the rules and regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources as it relates to fats, oils and grease (FOG); ensure compliance with City of Shelby Wastewater Collection System Permit Number WQCS00037; and to protect the city's infrastructure as it relates to the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system.

(c)

The accumulation of grease within the sewer lines causes sewer blockages, which cause sanitary sewer overflows that degrade the quality of local surface waters and the environment. Blockages may also cause sewer to back-up into business establishments, or homes and can cause extensive damage. Grease can be discharged to the sewer system from several sources hence the City of Shelby requires that all food service establishments (FSE) and other sewer users that may discharge excessive FOG shall have, operate and maintain, at their expense, approved grease interceptors or traps.

(Ord. No. 8-2013, § 1(exh. A), 5-6-2013)