Multiple Family Units
Interceptors are required in new Multiple Dwelling Units and for Multiple Dwelling Units which have experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO). Download a copy of the City of Fountain Valley
Grease Interceptor Cleaning Record (PDF).
If it is impossible or impractical to install an interceptor in an existing Multiple Dwelling Unit that had sewage spill, the owner shall agree to comply with measures that the Building Official shall impose to mitigate the problems likely to be caused by the Multiple Dwelling Unit, including any combination of the following:
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Installation of other devices, such as grease traps
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Security and other assurances that appropriate maintenance will occur
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The posting of bonds or payment of such amounts of money as will reimburse the city for its costs in performing extra line cleaning or similar preventative or remedial work