Bureau of Watershed Protection

Grease Trap Installation Requirements

All Facilities are required to submit four (4) copies of the following before obtaining a plumbing permit:

All plans submitted must include:

1. Site plan
2. Floor plan
3. Plumbing Plans
4. Specification of the proposed grease trap
5. Contact Person For Plans, Phone #, Cell #, Fax #.

All The food Service Establishments with Dishwasher According to Grease Ordinance Section 154-297.01 and 154-297.02 requires two 1500 gallons grease trap to be installed in series, or connection to Existing grease trap of equal capacity.

The indoor Grease Traps 70 pound or 35 Gallons minimum Capacity May be approve for Small establishments without dishwasher, however, the proposed plans must show connection of all kitchen such as sinks to the trap and the grease interceptor details from the Manufacturer must be attached to the plans.

Please submit the above plans to

Grease Management
675 Ponce De Leon Ave.
Suite # 5300
Atlanta, Georgia  30308

For an appointment please call 404 853-7838
Plans will be reviewed for walk-ins from 7am –9am daily.
Plans can be dropped off for review and picked up the following work day (after 24 hours).

Thank you for your cooperation
Grease Management


Clean Water Atlanta Links
Grease Management
FOG/Grease ordinance 154-297.01
Food Service Wastewater Discharge Application
Clean Water Atlanta FOG/Grease reports