Commercial Pretreatment

Commercial Pretreatment

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (REQUIREMENTS)

As of February 21, 2023, the Commercial Pretreatment program will transition to a secure, web-based portal that enables customers to apply for a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) commercial pre-treatment permit.

The new portal, which will be accessible 24 hours a day, will also allow customers to track their application, submit payments and necessary documents, and correspond with the Commercial Pretreatment Division.

Additionally, customers will be able to make changes to their account, view and manage multiple locations, and more. Click here to access the portal.

Online registration and participation will be mandatory for all customers who wish to obtain and/or maintain a permit.  Customers who are not registered will not be able to obtain or renew a permit, which is required for facility operations.  Support is provided to assist with online registration if needed. For more information or to submit questions, please contact Commercial Pretreatment at FOG@fultoncountyga.gov.  

Program monitors and inspects pretreatment systems of commercial facilities, called commercial waste generators, to prohibit the discharge of fats, oil and grease into County’s sanitary sewer system. Commercial waste generators are restaurants, schools, churches, hotels, institution kitchens, and other food service establishments, as well as car maintenance, automobile dealers and car/truck wash facilities.

All commercial waste generators with a grease trap, oil separator and sand trap that discharge fats, oil and grease into County’s sanitary sewer system are required to have a permit for their pretreatment system called “Commercial Waste Discharge Permit”. 

REGULATIONS/CODES:

Fulton County Sewer Use Ordinance, Section 82-251

FULTON COUNTY STANDARD DETAILS

Click here for more details on Fulton County Standard Details

commercial pretreatment

faqs

I have a coffee or ice cream shop, do I need a grease trap?

Yes

I am opening a large restaurant in a space that was previously a sandwich shop, can I use the existing grease trap on site?

No, the grease trap may not be sized for your food operation.

I am going to open a commercial car wash with a reclaim system, will I need anoil separator? 

 Yes, the car wash will still have some backwash to the sewer that is not caught by the reclaim system

How long does it take to review project plans for new pretreatment systems?

It takes 5-7 business days to review the plan and receive the comments.

Do you forward or receive project plans from other sections if plans are left at another location?

No, follow the guidelines on the pretreatment plan review checklists for project submittal.

Do you accept credit cards for program fees?

Yes, all payments for Commercial PreTreatment services can now be submitted online here.

How can I seek a variance?

In the event you believe your business operations does not produce fats, oils, or greases that would necessitate the addition of a grease trap, you may reach out to Clint Ghahramani (404-612-4235 or clint.ghahramani@fultoncountyga.gov) to see if you qualify for a variance from the rule.