Do restaurants in Lexington need a grease trap permit?

Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-10-17.

Lexington, KY grease trap & interceptor requirements

Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed

Quick answer

How often to pump: not stated in the sources we checked
Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
Permit / fees: Permit required

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; verify with your city.

Rules change; verify with your city. Summaries are plain-English restatements of the official source linked below; “Source says” shows the exact wording. Blank rows mean the sources we checked did not state that rule, not that there is no rule.

Required trap / interceptor type	Source says: “16-44 Grease and oil interceptors when required .”
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit required?	A permit is required (see source wording). Source says “The grease interceptor permit must be kept on file at the facility.”
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Grease traps/interceptors are subject to inspection. Source says “Water Quality will inspect the grease interceptor after installation is complete.”
Record keeping	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	FOG@lexingtonky.gov · (859) 425-2400

Sources

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/fats-oils-grease-fog-program · checked 2026-10-17
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/grease-interceptor-requirements · checked 2026-10-17

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