The increase of food outlets and dining out in the UK has led to an unprecedented rise of Fats, Oils and Greases being deposited into our sewer systems. Clearing those blockages and cleaning up properties flooded, after pollution incidents because of blocked sewers costs the UK more than £80 million per year according to the British Water figures.
The 2000 Building Regulations Part H, (amended 2002), advises that the requirement for an adequate drainage system is to minimise the risk of blockage or leakage.
Commercial kitchens and hot food premises should be fitted with a grease trap and should comply with BS EN 1825-1. Commercial grease trap systems should also be designed in accordance with BS EN 1825-2, demonstrating effective means of grease removal. BS EN 1825 is the European standard for commercial gravity grease traps and separators. Other effective means include mechanical grease removal equipment and biological or bacterial dosing systems which break down grease. and designed in accordance with BS EN1825-2 or other effective means of grease removal. BS EN1825 is the European standard for commercial gravity grease separators. Other effective means include mechanical grease removal equipment and biological or bacterial dosing systems which break down grease.