West Virginia Code § 16-6-22b

Hotels and restaurants to secure covers of grease traps
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(a) This section applies to hotels and restaurants that use grease traps that are outdoors or
are in areas that are accessible to members of the general public.
(b)(1) Grease traps with manhole covers shall be designed to withstand expected loads and
prevent access by children.
(A) The manhole cover shall be secured by a bolt or locking mechanism and be constructed
of round cast iron or similar construction with sufficient weight to prevent unauthorized
access. u
(B) The commissioner may specify either method of limiting access to the manhole, if the
method conforms to paragraph (A) of this subdivision and prevents unauthorized access.
(2) A hotel or restaurant shall ensure that a grease trap manhole is closed and secured or
locked, if applicable, at all times. l
(c) The secretary shall propose emergency rules for promulgation in accordance with
§29A-3-1 et seq. of this code for the implementation and administration of this section.
(d) All hotels and restaurants using grease traps shall comply with subsection (b) of this
section no later than October 1, 2020.

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