Fulton Interceptors ordinance (§ 114-201)
Chapter 114: Utilities · Article IV. Sewers and Sewage Disposal
In short: Restaurants, bars serving food, clubs and other commercial kitchens must install a grease trap in the waste line; interceptors are not required for private living quarters or dwelling units.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the city, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units.
(b) All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the city and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
(c) A grease interceptor or trap shall be installed in the waste line leading from sinks, drains or other fixtures in all restaurants, hotel kitchens, bars where food is served, factory cafeterias, clubs, fraternal organizations or other commercial establishments where grease may be introduced into the drainage system.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 114-201
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.