Restaurant owners not only need to ensure that they serve great food and deliver a second-to-none customer experience. They also have a responsibility to ensure that their kitchen and preparation areas are fully compliant with legislation.
Current legislation surrounding FOGs (fats, oils, and greases) states that it is a criminal offence under section 111 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to discharge into the public sewers any matter which may interfere with the free flow of wastewater.
Fat traps can help to prevent these problems.
Fat Traps
Fat traps are essential for any food handling establishment, as a way to protect and maintain their plumbing systems. Fat traps intercept or recover any fats, oils and grease before they enter the sewerage system.
This helps to prevent blockages and damage to the drains that could lead to costly repairs. Fat traps also help to protect the environment by preventing the clogging and overflowing of sewer lines.
Many local authorities make it compulsory to install fat traps and also ensure that establishments exercise compliance by maintaining them effectively. Traps should be maintained and cleaned regularly with scheduled pumping or jetting.
Drain Jetting
Blocked drains can become highly problematic, very quickly. A blockage may cause foul odours and damage to the drain or burst pipes. All of these can result in very costly repairs. Should a blockage result in an overspill to the sewerage system, restaurant owners may be committing a criminal offence.
As well as fat traps, establishments can take other preventative measures to ensure drainpipe cleanliness.
Drain jetting involves using high-pressure water jetting technology to provide a quick, easy and disruption-free method of cleaning drains, either for general maintenance purposes or to remove a blockage. For more information on drain jetting, visit a drain expert such as www.drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/drain-jetting.
Professional providers of drain jetting services can be used for both commercial and residential properties and make an ideal regular addition to a restaurant’s cleaning schedule. This helps to ensure the free flow of drains and the establishment’s compliance with current legislation regarding public sewers.
