Glasgow Interceptors to Be Provided ordinance (§ 700.480)
Chapter 700: Water and Sewer · Article IV. Sewer Regulations
In short: Businesses must install grease, oil or sand interceptors when the Superintendent decides they're needed to handle waste with excessive grease, flammable waste, sand or other harmful ingredients. Homes and dwelling units are exempt. Interceptors must be a Superintendent-approved type and size and be easy to reach for cleaning and inspection.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand, or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Superintendent and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.480
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.