Rockford FOG & Grease Rules

Key requirements

Sizing and installation: All waste lines and drains carrying culinary oil, grease, or fats in the above type establishments shall be directed to one or more interceptors before connecting to the plumbing system [E02] [E09].
Sizing and installation: All new or altered installations serving institutions or commercial establishments in which grease, fats, culinary oil, or similar waste products from kitchens or food processing areas, or in which grease, fats, or culinary oils are wasted in connection with utensil, vat, dish, or floor cleaning processes shall install grease interceptors [E03].
Sizing and installation: If interceptors are located outside the building, they shall be accessible for maintenance purposes within ten (10) feet of the building [E01] [E07].
Permits: Permits shall be required for Cured-In-Place Pipe(CIPP) or Epoxy liner systems in the City of Rockford [E04].
Permits: A request for a Liner Permit must be submitted to include: - a completed plumbing permit application [E05].
Inspections: camera footage (GPS Time and Coordinates stamped) shall be provided for review by the City Plumbing Inspector and/or an onsite inspection with the contractor in accordance with ASTM F2599-22 [E06].
Inspections: Exceptions must be requested in writing to the Board of Appeals and will be granted only after inspection has been conducted [E08].