Interpretation #6979
Published April 27, 2012
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- PLUMBING
- Code Description
- Plumbing
- Chapter
- 10
- Section
- 1003
- Topic
- grease interceptor
Question
If a grease interceptor is installed on private property, and is connected to the municipal sewer, can a Utilities Director or other municipal official exempt their city from the requirements of Section 1003 of the Florida Building Code by claiming "We require all grease interceptors to be a minimum of 750 gallons"? Can they stop the installation of a grease inteceptor that meets all of the requirements of Section 1003.3 by claiming it is not 750 gallons?
Answer Published 04/27/2012 at 4:45 PM
This is not a Code question that relates to code
requirements or the powers and duties of the Building
Official as defined in the Code. The question points to a
Utilities Director that may be overstepping the bounds of
his/her authority. Utilities directors are not empowered
by the Florida Building Code or Florida Statute to
interpret, exempt, or enforce the requirements of the
Florida Building Code.
requirements or the powers and duties of the Building
Official as defined in the Code. The question points to a
Utilities Director that may be overstepping the bounds of
his/her authority. Utilities directors are not empowered
by the Florida Building Code or Florida Statute to
interpret, exempt, or enforce the requirements of the
Florida Building Code.
Commentary
An ADOPTED ordinance can certainly be more stringent and
the county or city can follow the legal process to adopt
such an ordinance which specifies the requirements for
grease interceptors installed within that jurisdiction.