Miami-Dade Water and Sewer — FOG Control (Code §24-42.6)
Not legal advice. Last verified 2026-09-21 · confidence medium. Confirm with the city before you set a contract.
Minimum interval: 60 days.
Accumulation rule: FOG capacity limit is 25% of design hydraulic depth (combined FOG + solids). Gravity interceptors are generally cleaned every 60 days or sooner to stay under 25%. Manual interceptors are typically monthly. Alternative frequencies may be approved, not to exceed 90 days.
Records: keep required records about 3 years on site.
Hauler: Use a permitted hauler unless a small interceptor qualifies for a self-cleaning exception. Keep logs.
Permit: Annual FOG Discharge Control operating permit for qualifying FSEs.
Enforcement: Confirm current penalties with Miami-Dade WASD / permitting.
NFPA 96 frequencies (widely republished by fire departments): solid fuel monthly; high-volume quarterly; moderate semiannual; low-volume annual. Insurers and local fire inspectors can be stricter.