Food Service Establishments (FSE)

The purpose of the North Charleston Sewer District (NCSD) Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Program is to minimize the amount of FOG entering the NCSD wastewater treatment and collection system and to reduce or eliminate Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) caused by FOG-related flow obstructions.

To ensure all requirements are met, if your facility falls into any of the categories below, please contact the FOG Program Coordinator or FOG Inspector prior to implementing any changes.

• Existing FSE with a change in ownership
• Existing FSE with a change in operations (i.e. former coffee shop that will be a fast food restaurant)
• Existing Building changing to FSE (i.e. former office that will be converted to a restaurant)
• Major Renovations of an Existing Restaurant or Building
• New FSE Building or Structure

NEW: Per the most current NCSD Rate Resolution, any facility required to complete and submit a FOG Application will now pay a $100 application fee.

Please note: The addition of a mobile food unit and/or catering operation(s) to an existing FSE falls under the category “Existing FSE with a change in operations.”

Requests for Training in FOG BMPs and Requirements:

FSE Training Request Form

Required Forms and Helpful Information:

2022 FOG Program Standards

FOG Grease Trap Application 2023 (English)

FOG BMP & Contact Form 2023 (English)

FOG BMP & Contact Form 2023 (Spanish)

Welcome Packet for Food Service Operators

FSE Requirements Flyer

FSE Self-Inspection Form Sample

FSE Self-Inspection Form

Resolution 2017-03 – Use Resolution Final

1000 Gallon Interceptor Standard

1500 Gallon Interceptor Standard

Under Counter Trap Sketch

FOG FAQs

Cleaning Log for Small Grease Interceptors

Sample Waste Hauler Manifest Form

List of Interceptor Service Companies (2023)

NRA FOG Information Booklet

NRA FOG Poster English

NRA FOG Poster Spanish

Informational Videos: