This month we’re reaching into the grab bag of Pumper news and notes:
A new grease trap safety law should be extended to include septic tanks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed Bryce’s Law requiring all grease traps located in public places to be secured to prevent unauthorized access. The legislation calls for the state Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to develop regulations to ensure grease trap access points withstand expected loads and prevent unauthorized access. It also orders warning signs or symbols be placed on grease trap lids.
Bryce’s Law is named for Bryce Raynor, a 3-year-old boy from Rochester,
