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(2 ) ( 3 ) (4 ) prohibited waste so as to make the waste actually discharged to the sanitary sewer acceptable under the standards established in this section. The Director shall be furnished plans and specifications of the pretreatment system for review to assure that the system is in compliance with generally recognized engineering standards, but this review does not relieve the customer from his obligation to install, operate, maintain and, if necessary modify the system so that the discharge is in compliance with this Ordinance. Grease, Oil and Sand Traps, Interceptors or Hold-Haul Tanks. Grease, oil and sand traps, interceptors, or hold- haul tanks shall be provided for the proper handling of waste containing grease in amounts above the limits herein, sand and other material deemed harmful to the treatment plant and/or collection system by the Director. However, interceptors and traps are not required for private living quarters or dwellings. All interceptors, and traps shall be installed outside of the building where the waste is generated unless a variance is obtained from the Director in writing. All interceptors and traps shall meet the standards prescribed in the rules and procedures prepared or filed in the Office of the Director. The rules and procedures may be revised from time to time as necessary. All interceptors and trap basins shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for easy cleaning and inspection. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction and equipped with easily removable covers or grates. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand traps and/or interceptors shall be maintained by the owner or occupant at his own expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. Materials Removed from Pretreatment Facilities. Storage, handling, disposal and transportation of these wastes shall be done according to all applicable federal, state and local regulations that pertain to the type and/or class of waste generated. Specific Requirements and Exemptions: ( a) Vehicle Wash Facilities. Any industry engaging in the washing of motorized vehicles whether utilizing automated equipment or hand washing required to discharge into the sanitary sewer system of the City, shall discharge through a sand and grease interceptor approved by the Director. The wash area shall be located and covered so that rain water does not enter the sanitary sewer. Existing installations may apply to the Director for a variance if these conditions are impossible to meet; (b) Minor Vehicle Maintenance Areas. Areas where minor vehicle repairs, such as engine tune-up, air conditioning repair, radiator flushing and repair electrical repair, front end alignments exhaust system replacement and repair, suspension system replacement and repair, brake shoe replacement may discharge floor wash water to the sanitary sewer through a properly sized sand and grease trap; (c) Major Vehicle Maintenance Areas and Fluid Change Areas. Areas where major vehicle repairs such as engine dismantling, transmission repairs, hydraulic system repairs, differential repair, and/or rebuilding of any of the above parts or fluid changing shall not have a floor drain or other device where wastewater may discharge directly to the sanitary sewer. These areas shall be physically separated from any area that drains into the sanitary sewer. All drainage from these areas shall discharge into a hold-haul tank: -9-