\u2022 Hydraulic drawings for the design of your trade-waste system. The will need to be approved by the local authority.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A particular type of venting requirement that is specific to grease trap installations<\/p>\n
\u2022 Water lines will need to have what is known as back-flow protection fitted. This a series of valves that is compulsory to ensure that the water authority\u2019s supply is protected from reverse syphoning and contamination.<\/p>\n
Grease Trap Installation Process.<\/p><\/div>\n
\u2022In certain areas, a special type of floor waste grate is required. These are known as bucket traps, and help trap larger debris from entering your drainage system.<\/p>\n
We here at Citi Plumbing have the required proven track record and experience to supply and install all types of Grease Traps in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We are happy to provide you with our expertise and a no obligation cost assessment for your project. If you do require a Greasetrap Installation Brisbane at your business premises, please feel free to contact us by email or phone and we will get back to you promptly and be eager to help.<\/p>\n
Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n
Does your business require a Grease Trap?<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are entering into or currently run a business that is involved in the preparation or selling of food, then it is most likely that you will require a Grease trap. In some local councils very small operators who do not make any food on site (they sell pre made food like sandwiches) will not require to have a Grease trap or trade-waste system. But most councils require a Grease trap even for very small premises. You may only need a small system. This system will need to be approved by your local authority and be able to service the loading requirements of your premises. Some of the types of industries that require a Grease trap are:
\n\u2022 restaurants
\n\u2022 cafes
\n\u2022 fast food retailers
\n\u2022 bakeries
\n\u2022 butchers
\n\u2022 catering companies
\n\u2022 pre-packaged food wholesalers
\n\u2022 Some medical facilities in some councils.
\n\u2022 Pet food retailers.<\/p>\n
How often do we need out Grease Trap Cleaned out?<\/strong><\/p>\nThis depends on what location your business premises is in. Some water authorities require a clean out of a Grease trap every 6 weeks. Others would only need a clean out every 12 weeks. If you have a small loading (small amount of use compared to the size of the Grease trap your business is connected to) then you may find less frequent clean outs are required. Companies like Cleanaway and Transpacific can assist with this.
\nWhat size of Grease Trap does my business require?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe size of Grease Trap is nominated by your local water authority for the type of food preparation you will be doing on the premises. Every local authority have their own interpretation of what is allowable, and you would need to contact them to get the requirements. Usually the minimum size for a small premises of only a couple of fixtures is 550 litres. A large restaurant would expect to have a Grease trap of a size typically 3000 litres or more. A group of food premises in a small shopping centre would usually share a very large system of around 5000 or 6000 litres.<\/p>\n
What type of Grease Trap system does my business require?<\/strong><\/p>\nFirst, we would need to know what type of business you will be entering into. Additional to that, the type of food production would result in certain types of grease traps being allowable for you to use. Not all food types allow you to have a small Grease trap. As an example, in Brisbane City Council, if you have a combi steamer (often referred to as a combi-oven or combi steaming oven) then you are not permitted to have a Grease trap of less than 3000 litres. Similarly, if you have a business that cooks a lot of chicken (eg. KFC outlet), then a minimum 3000 litre is also required. If you would like to know what other issues you may encounter, or the requirements for your business please send us an email and we will be happy to assist you further.<\/p>\n
Can we us an above ground Grease Trap tank instead of an in-ground Grease Trap tank?<\/strong><\/p>\nYes you most certainly can. Certain requirements would need to be in place for this to be allowable. First, you would need to have this type of system approved for installation by your local authority. Most councils around Australia are agreeable to an above ground system being installed. Second, you would have to have a premises that is above a car park or another approved location. Or if there is no floor level below like a car park space, then the fixtures (sinks etc) would need to be located in a position that allows for adequate fall (water runs downhill\u2026) to be able to run into the above ground Grease trap.<\/p>\n