Interceptors

(1)  Every interceptor shall be designed so that it can be readily cleaned.

    (2)  Every grease interceptor shall be designed so that it does not become air bound.

    (3)  Where a grease interceptor is required by Sentence 7.4.4.3.(1), the interceptor shall conform to,

    (a)   CSA B481.1, “Testing and Rating of Grease Interceptors Using Lard”, or

    (b)   CSA B481.2, “Testing and Rating of Grease Interceptors Using Oil”.

    (4)  Grease interceptors shall be selected and installed in conformance with,

    (a)   CSA B481.0, “Material, Design, and Construction Requirements for Grease Interceptors”, and

    (b)   CSA B481.3, “Sizing, Selection, Location, and Installation of Grease Interceptors”.

Article 7.2.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Note : An Interceptor or a grease trap is an important wastewater treatment device that prevents oil and grease from entering a septic tank or municipal treatment facility. As the name suggests, this device catches small amounts of oils that enter the waste water system and stops them from entering septic tanks.