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 FOG@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-2334.
Local rules
Wilmington
See the detailed Wilmington locality page.
Asheville
See the detailed Asheville locality page.
Greensboro
See the detailed Greensboro locality page.
Winston-Salem
See the detailed Winston-Salem locality page.
Sources
- NC DEQ restaurant grease management
- Durham grease reduction and pretreatment
- Raleigh FOG permits and inspections
- Raleigh Waters FOG program