The Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines are the City of Dallas instructions for the Grease Interceptor Submittal that food service establishments provide with their plumbing plans. It is one of the documents used in a Dallas permit review, and it applies to every location where a Health Permit is required. The submittal must show compliance with Chapter 10 of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original document is published by the City of Dallas at the official link.
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What is Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines – Dallas, TX?
The Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines, printed as GREASE INTERCEPTOR SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES, is the City of Dallas document that lists what a Grease Interceptor Submittal must contain for a food service establishment where a Health Permit is required.
The City of Dallas Development Services Department is the agency listed for it; the printed header reads Planning & Development Department, 320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75203, (214) 948-4480.
The submittal is provided with the construction documents sent for plan review, and the field plumbing inspector also requires the same information during construction. Its purpose is to verify compliance with the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code, Chapter 10, Traps, Interceptors and Separators (the 2021 IPC with Dallas Amendments).
An acceptable submittal has four parts:
- Documents based on the anticipated conditions of use for the proposed project, showing the project address and the permit number or project name.
- Sizing calculations, with the size determined under Chapter 10.
- The manufacturer's cut sheet for the grease interceptor chosen.
- Sizing that follows the manufacturer's installation instructions.
The document is a set of submittal requirements, not an application with numbered lines. It does not say that a fee applies.
Who needs to file Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines – Dallas, TX?
A Grease Interceptor Submittal is required for all Food Service Establishment locations where a Health Permit is required. The owner, contractor or designer who prepares the construction documents for such a location supplies it with them.
Conditions the guidelines attach:
- The submittal is based on the anticipated conditions of use for the proposed project.
- Every document carries the project address and either the permit number or the name of the proposed project.
- The grease interceptor must be sized under Chapter 10 of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code and in line with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
The guidelines tie the requirement to locations that need a Health Permit. They do not extend it to other kinds of projects, and they do not say who may sign or submit it on someone else's behalf.
When to file Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines – Dallas, TX
Provide the Grease Interceptor Submittal together with the construction documents you submit for plan review. It is not a separate later filing: the guidelines say it accompanies those plans.
The same information is also required by the field plumbing inspector during construction, so keep it available for inspections. The document sets no other deadline and no processing time. It states that staff cannot accept incomplete or illegible documents, so the submittal should be complete and readable when it goes in with the plans.
Documents you need
- Sizing calculations for the grease interceptor, determined under Chapter 10, Traps, Interceptors and Separators, of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code (2021 IPC with Dallas Amendments).
- The manufacturer's cut sheet for the grease interceptor you chose, showing compliance with at least one of the three approved listings outlined in Chapter 10 of the Dallas Plumbing Code.
- The designated model, identified on the manufacturer's cut sheet.
- The project address on every document, plus the permit number or the name of the proposed project.
How to fill out Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines – Dallas, TX
Put project identification on every page
Write the address of the project and either the permit number or the name of the proposed project on all documents in the submittal.
Base documents on conditions of use
Prepare the submittal on the anticipated conditions of use for the proposed project, as the guidelines require.
Provide the sizing calculations
Determine the interceptor size under Chapter 10, Traps, Interceptors and Separators, of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code (2021 IPC with Dallas Amendments), and include the calculations.
Add the manufacturer's cut sheet
Include the cut sheet for the grease interceptor you chose. It must demonstrate compliance with at least one of the three approved listings in Chapter 10.
Identify the designated model
Mark the designated model on the manufacturer's cut sheet so the reviewer can see which unit you selected.
Confirm sizing follows installation instructions
Check that the grease interceptor is sized in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Review and download the completed PDF
Make sure every document is complete and legible, since staff cannot accept incomplete or illegible documents. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and include it with your construction documents for plan review.
How to submit Plumbing Permit - Grease Interceptor Guidelines – Dallas, TX
The guidelines name one route: include the submittal with the construction documents submitted for plan review. They name no separate portal, mailing address or drop-off point for the submittal alone.
- With plan review: attach the sizing calculations and the manufacturer's cut sheet to the construction documents, with the project address and the permit number or project name on every page.
- During construction: have the same information ready for the field plumbing inspector.
- Questions: the document prints the Planning & Development Department, 320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75203, and the phone number (214) 948-4480.
Staff cannot accept incomplete or illegible documents. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City of Dallas channels for plan review.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting incomplete or illegible documents; the guidelines say staff cannot accept them.
- Leaving the project address, or both the permit number and the project name, off any of the documents.
- Providing no sizing calculations, or sizing that does not follow Chapter 10 of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code.
- Sending a manufacturer's cut sheet that does not show compliance with at least one of the three approved listings in Chapter 10.
- Using a cut sheet that does not identify the designated model.
- Sizing the grease interceptor without following the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- Basing the documents on something other than the anticipated conditions of use for the proposed project.
- Preparing the submittal only for plan review and not having the information available for the field plumbing inspector during construction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Grease Interceptor Submittal?
It is the set of documents the City of Dallas requires for food service establishments to verify compliance with Chapter 10 of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code. It covers project identification, sizing calculations and the manufacturer's cut sheet for the chosen interceptor.
Who has to provide a grease interceptor submittal in Dallas?
It is required on all Food Service Establishment locations where a Health Permit is required. The guidelines do not extend the requirement to other project types, so check with the department if your location is outside that description.
When do I submit the grease interceptor submittal?
Provide it with the construction documents you submit for plan review. The field plumbing inspector also requires the same information during construction, so keep it available. The document sets no separate due date.
What must the manufacturer's cut sheet show?
It must demonstrate compliance with at least one of the three approved listings outlined in Chapter 10 of the Dallas Plumbing Code, and the designated model must be identified on the cut sheet itself.
What happens if my submittal is incomplete?
The guidelines state that staff cannot accept incomplete or illegible documents. Make sure the project address, the permit number or project name, the sizing calculations and the cut sheet are all present and readable.
Which code sets the grease interceptor size?
Size is determined by Chapter 10, Traps, Interceptors and Separators, of the 2021 Dallas Plumbing Code (2021 IPC with Dallas Amendments). The interceptor must also be sized in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Who do I contact with questions about the submittal?
The document prints the Planning & Development Department at 320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75203, with the phone number (214) 948-4480. Use them for questions about plan review.
Can I fill out this document online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not affiliated with the City of Dallas, and does not submit anything; you include the completed PDF with your plan review documents.
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