| #Q001 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Spill Notification and Cleanup (Industrial Plants) | other | the Environmental Protection Act requires a person who spills a pollutant to notify the ministry and to clean up following the spill. | Applies to industrial plants when a spill occurs | high |
| #Q002 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Spill Notification and Cleanup (Landfilling Sites) | other | the Environmental Protection Act requires a person who spills a pollutant to notify the Ministry and to clean up following the spill. | Applies to open and closed landfilling sites when a spill occurs | high |
| #Q003 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Environmental Penalty Report | other | Ontario is required to release a report annually outlining every environmental penalty issued in the previous calendar year. | Annually | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Five-Year Environmental Penalty Review | other | An environmental penalty review is required once every five years in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. | Once every five years | high |
| #Q005 | design | operational | recommended | New Sewer Construction Type | wastewater | All new sewer construction within the Province of Ontario should be of the 'separate' type, with all forms of storm and groundwater flow being excluded to the greatest possible extent. | New sewer construction within Ontario | high |
| #Q006 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of New Combined Sewers | wastewater | New 'combined' sewer systems will not be approved. | New sewer systems | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | CSS Record Keeping | wastewater | Records shall be kept for combined sewer systems including the following: location and physical description of CSO outfalls in the collection system, emergency overflows at pumping stations, and bypass locations at STPs; location and identification of receiving water bodies for all combined sewer outfalls; combined sewer system flow and STP treatment capacities; present and future expected peak flow rates during dry weather and wet weather; capacity of all regulators; and location of cross-connections. | For all combined sewer systems | high |
| #Q008 | operational | health | mandatory | Elimination of Dry-Weather Overflows | wastewater | Eliminate CSOs during dry-weather periods except under emergency conditions. Each municipality shall demonstrate that the combined sewer system, including the regulators, and associated treatment facilities are adequate for the transmission and treatment of all peak dry weather flows from the service area. | Dry-weather periods (excluding emergency conditions such as basement flooding or equipment damage) | high |
| #Q009 | treatment | operational | mandatory | Volumetric Capture and Treatment Requirement | wastewater | During a seven-month period commencing within 15 days of April 1, capture and treat for an average year all the dry weather flow plus 90% of the volume resulting from wet weather flow that is above the dry weather flow. | During a seven-month period starting within 15 days of April 1 | high |
| #Q010 | treatment | health | mandatory | Dechlorination Requirement | wastewater | In cases where chlorination is used as the disinfection process, subsequent dechlorination of the sewage works effluents shall be used to minimize the adverse effects of chlorine residuals on public health and the aquatic environment where necessary. | When chlorination is used and deemed necessary to protect public health/aquatic environment | high |
| #Q011 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Responsibility for Monitoring | wastewater | The responsibility for providing monitoring shall rest with the municipality or operating authority of the combined sewer system. | Assessment of upgrading requirements and determining compliance | high |
| #Q012 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | CSS Characterization Methodology | wastewater | Monitoring, modelling and other appropriate means shall be used to characterize the CSS and the response ofthe CSS to precipitation events. The characterization shall include the determination of the location, frequency and volume of the CSOs as well as the concentrations and mass of pollutants resulting from CSOs. | As part of the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan (PPCP) components | high |
| #Q013 | operational | operational | mandatory | Development of Operational Procedures | wastewater | Operational procedures shall be developed for combined sewer systems including the following: combined sewer maintenance programs; and, regulator inspection and maintenance programs. | | high |
| #Q014 | operational | operational | mandatory | Pollution Prevention Program Implementation | wastewater | Establish and implement Pollution Prevention programs that focus on pollutant reduction activities at source e.g. reduced use of potential pollutants like fertilizer and pesticides in parks; public education programs on e.g. anti-littering and illegal dumping of used motor oil and other materials into catchbasins; water conservation to reduce dry weather sanitary flow and hence CSOs; street cleaning to reduce CSO floatables; roof-leader disconnection and installing rain barrels to reduce flows into the sewer system; education/assistance for industries to minimize the use/discharge of pollutants; and enforcement of municipal by-laws or regulations. | Minimum CSO control requirement | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | mandatory | System Operation and Maintenance Program | wastewater | Establish and implement proper operation and regular inspection and maintenance programs for the combined sewer system in order to ensure continued proper system operation. | Minimum CSO control requirement | high |
| #Q016 | treatment | aesthetic | mandatory | Floatables Control Program | wastewater | Establish and implement a floatables control program to control coarse solids and floatable materials e.g. by reducing the amount of street litter that enters the catchbasins and the CSS; by removing debris from CSOs at the outfalls using measures such as trash racks and screens; and by removing floatables from the surface of the receiving water after a CSO occurs. | Minimum CSO control requirement | high |
| #Q017 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maximization of Wet Weather Storage | wastewater | Maximize the use ofthe collection system for the storage of wet weather flows which are conveyed to the Sewage Treatment Plant for treatment when capacity is available e.g. by adjusting regulator settings. | Minimum CSO control requirement | high |
| #Q018 | treatment | health | mandatory | Effluent Disinfection Requirements | wastewater, recreational water | Effiuent disinfection is required where the effluent affects swimming and bathing beaches and other areas where there are public health concerns. The local Medical Officer of Health identifies public health concerns such as e.g. whether recreational beaches are safe for swimming. | When effluent affects beaches or areas of public health concern | high |
| #Q019 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of New Storm Connections | wastewater | New storm drainage systems shall not be pennitted to connect to existing combined systems if that increases the gross area serviced by the combined sewer system except where evaluations indicate that circumstances allow no other practical alternative. | Applies when connection increases gross area serviced by CSS | high |
| #Q020 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Discharge Prohibition | wastewater | The owner and operator of a FSE shall not discharge into a municipal sanitary, storm, or combined sewer any waste or matter that contravenes Chapter 681 - Sewers. | All food service establishments in the City of Toronto | high |
| #Q021 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Spill Reporting Requirement | wastewater | Any spill must be reported immediately to the City via 311, Toronto's 24-hour hotline. A spill report shall be submitted to Toronto Water in accordance with Chapter 681 within 5 days of the spill. | Upon occurrence of a spill | high |
| #Q022 | operational | operational | mandatory | Spill Response Plan Development | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall: Have an up-to-date spill response plan demonstrating it has provided suitable training on its plan to its employees; Post the spill response plan in a location readily accessible by facility staff; Have an appropriate quantity of clean-up equipment and supplies in stock at all times. | Continuous requirement for FSE operators | high |
| #Q023 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Record Keeping and Retention | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall keep and maintain accurate and up-to-date records (e.g. service contracts, invoices) on grease, oil and waste oil and grease disposed of offsite. Each of these records shall be retained for a minimum period of seven (7) years. | All grease and oil disposal records | high |
| #Q024 | design | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Installation | wastewater | Chapter 681 - Sewers requires that owners and operators of FSEs properly install, operate, and maintain a grease interceptor in any piping system at its premise that connects directly or indirectly to a municipal sanitary sewer. | Piping systems carrying grease-laden wastewater | high |
| #Q025 | design | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Selection Standards | wastewater | For point-of-source installation... the owner or operator of a FSE shall use an appropriately sized grease interceptor and one that conforms to CSA Standard B481 Series-12 Grease Interceptors, as per the Ontario Building Code. | New or replacement installations | high |
| #Q026 | design | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Fixture Connections | wastewater | The owner or operator of a FSE shall have the following plumbing fixtures connected to a grease interceptor... Sinks used for washing pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and kitchen utensils; Drains serving self-cleaning exhaust hoods... Drains serving commercial cooking equipment; Any other fixture that discharges wastewater containing oil and grease. | Fixtures identified as primary grease sources | high |
| #Q027 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibited Fixture Connections | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall not allow the following plumbing fixtures to be connected to a grease interceptor, grease recovery device, or gravity grease interceptor: Toilets, urinals and hand sinks. | Sanitary fixtures | high |
| #Q028 | operational | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Servicing Frequency | wastewater | Except otherwise determined by the General Manager, the grease interceptor shall be serviced before the grease and solids, combined, reach 25% of the interceptor's liquid volume or every four weeks, whichever is earlier. | General maintenance cycle | high |
| #Q029 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibited Disposal Methods | wastewater | Oil and grease removed from grease interceptors shall not be disposed in the regular garbage. Oil and grease removed from grease interceptors shall not be discharged into the municipal sanitary or combined sewer, municipal storm sewer, or connection to such a sewer. | Disposal of intercepted substances | high |
| #Q030 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Chemical Passage Agents | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall not use or permit the use of chemical agents, bleach, enzymes, bacteria, solvents, hot water, or other agents to facilitate the passage of FOG through a grease interceptor. | To prevent downstream coagulation and blockages | high |
| #Q031 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Storm Sewer and Catch Basin Protection | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall not permit wastewater entering catch basins from, but not limited to: Inside the facility (e.g. mop water); Outdoor cleaning (e.g. power washing); Leakage from outdoor waste/oil bins; Exhaust system cleaning. | Outdoor areas and parking lots | high |
| #Q032 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Private Sewer Blockage Servicing | wastewater | When an owner/operator of a FSE is required to repair and/or unclog a privately owned plumbing/sewer line... Use a MOECC approved flusher truck to flush any FOG blocked lines and vacuum to suck up the FOG and other contents... FOG and any other contents in blocked lines cannot be flushed to the City sewer system. | Repairing or unclogging private lines | high |
| #Q033 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mobile Food Vendor Wastewater Storage | wastewater | All mobile food vendor owners/operators shall: Store wastewater on site in a separate container from the clean (potable) water and have it labelled dirty water and/or wastewater. | Mobile operations | high |
| #Q034 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Special Events Wastewater Discharge | wastewater | Organizers of special events and festivals shall ensure that: Wastewater is not discharged into the natural environment, roads, ditches, catch basins or directly or indirectly into a municipal storm sewer. | Festivals and temporary events | high |
| #Q035 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Food Service Establishment Licensing | other | All food service establishments operating in the City of Toronto shall have a business licence issued by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division. | Mandatory for all FSE operations | high |
| #Q036 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Installation Permit | wastewater | All food service establishments operating in the City of Toronto shall have a permit issued by the Toronto Building Division for the installation of a grease interceptor(s). | Prior to installation | high |
| #Q037 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Transfer of Records on Ownership Change | wastewater | If a FSE changes its owner or operator, the departing owner or operator shall transfer to the incoming owner or operator, as the case may be, all records required to be maintained under this provision or Chapter 681 - Sewers. | Upon change of owner or operator | high |
| #Q038 | design | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Location and Sampling Access | wastewater | The owner or operator of a FSE is required to locate a grease interceptor in areas that provide adequate access for interceptor maintenance and inspection and provide access for an effluent sampling port when required. | Applies to location of all grease interceptors | high |
| #Q039 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Building Permit for Installation | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall: Obtain a building permit for the installation of a grease interceptor, gravity grease interceptor, or a grease recovery device. This is applicable to new installations and replacement of existing devices. | New installations and replacements | high |
| #Q040 | design | operational | mandatory | Commercial Dishwasher Connection | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall connect a commercial dishwasher to an appropriately sized grease interceptor (as per the Ontario Building Code). | Required for commercial dishwashers | high |
| #Q041 | operational | operational | mandatory | Manual Grease Interceptor Servicing Procedure | wastewater | The FSE performing manual cleaning shall: Perform a weekly surface bailout where surface FOG and solids are removed; Perform a monthly vacuuming where FOG, solids and water are removed and the grease interceptor thoroughly cleaned; Keep log sheets as proof of maintenance on site at all times. | Applicable where manual cleaning is permitted (low FOG, no stove/fryer) | high |
| #Q042 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Employee Training and Signage | other | Hold regular employee training on regulations, safety, waste management, and spill response; document training and keep records for 7 years; Post signs that state 'NO FOG DOWN THE DRAIN' throughout the kitchen. | Continuous operational requirement | high |
| #Q043 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Kitchen Solids and Scrapping Practices | wastewater | Place strainers on all sink drains to capture solids and dispose of solids in the green bin; Scrape food and grease from plates, pots/pans and utensils into food recycling bin (green bin) before washing. | Standard kitchen operation | high |
| #Q044 | operational | operational | mandatory | Outdoor Receptacle and Spillage Integrity | other | Use watertight outdoor receptacles of adequate size that are not easily tipped over; Recycling barrels and containers for transporting oil shall be covered and secured from spillage and tipping over. | Management of outdoor oil/grease storage | high |
| #Q045 | design | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Upgrade Requirement | wastewater | A new grease interceptor shall be required where there has been a significant change in the operation of the FSE (e.g. re-organization of infrastructure or expansion) or where a new business commences activity at the premises and/or a new building on the lands is built. | Operational changes, expansion, or new business commencement | high |
| #Q046 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Grease Interceptor Remediation | wastewater | If the Toronto Water General Manager determines that an existing grease interceptor is detrimentally affecting the municipal sewage works or any part of it (e.g. a municipal sewer connection or sewer), such as by interfering with water flow or drainage, a new grease interceptor shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 681 - Sewers. | Upon determination of detrimental effect by General Manager | high |
| #Q047 | operational | operational | mandatory | Daily Maintenance of Grease Recovery Devices | wastewater | A grease recovery device shall be maintained in the following manner: As per the manufacturer's recommendation; Remove solids and liquids from strainer and vessel on a daily basis; Daily logs of maintenance and grease removal shall be kept. | Applicable to establishments using Grease Recovery Devices | high |
| #Q048 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Documentation from MOECC Carriers | wastewater | The owner/operator of a FSE shall obtain from the MOECC approved waste carrier the following servicing information: i. Level of FOG and solids estimate; ii. Proper maintenance frequency estimate; iii. Condition of the grease interceptor; iv. Waste destination. | Upon professional servicing of the interceptor | high |
| #Q049 | operational | operational | mandatory | Indoor Cleaning Wastewater Disposal | wastewater | The wastewater from any indoor cleaning operations (e.g. kitchen exhausts/ducts) shall go through a grease interceptor. | Cleaning of exhausts, ducts, or indoor facility surfaces | high |
| #Q050 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mobile Food Vendor Waste Oil Collection | wastewater | All mobile food vendor owners/operators shall: Collect waste cooking oil for proper disposal. | Mobile food operations generating waste oil | high |
| #Q051 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Spill Mitigation and Restoration | wastewater | In the event of a spill to the municipal sewage works, the person responsible or the person having the charge, management and control of the spill shall: Report to the City by calling 311. Do everything reasonably possible to contain the spill (e.g. use sorbents to absorb and prevent spilled material from entering the sewer system), protect the health and safety of persons, animals and aquatic life, protect the natural environment, minimize damage to property, clean up the spill and contaminated residue and restore the affected area to its condition prior to the spill. | Upon occurrence of a spill to municipal sewage works | high |
| #Q052 | design | operational | mandatory | Pre-rinse Sink Connection Requirement | wastewater | This pre-rinse sink shall discharge into a properly sized grease interceptor and allows the dishwasher not to be connected to a grease interceptor | When a pre-rinse sink is installed as an alternative to connecting the dishwasher directly to a grease interceptor | high |
| #Q053 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Bleach Discharge Prohibition | wastewater | Do not pour bleach down any drains. | All FSE operations | high |
| #Q054 | operational | operational | mandatory | Grill and Frying Grease Recycling | wastewater | Collect excess grill/frying grease into the waste grease bin for recycling. | Continuous operational requirement | high |
| #Q055 | operational | operational | mandatory | Outdoor Cleaning Wastewater Management | wastewater | Any outdoor cleaning (e.g. power washing) shall have the wastewater contained, collected and hauled away. Outdoor cleaning wastewater may only be poured into a connection to a municipal sanitary sewer (indoor drain) if the wastewater meets the sanitary sewer limits in Chapter 681 Sewers. Sweep the outside area first before cleaning with water and place the swept material into a waste disposal/trash bin. | Applicable to all outdoor cleaning activities at an FSE | high |
| #Q056 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Exhaust Cleaning Wastewater Prohibition | wastewater | At no time is the wastewater allowed to be left on the roof or allowed to escape down the gutter and into a municipal storm sewer connection or storm sewer in any way. | During cleaning of exhaust and fire protection systems | high |
| #Q057 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mobile Food Vendor Wastewater Disposal Methods | wastewater | Properly dispose of wastewater: At their normal place of business in the municipal sewer connection, provided that the connection to the municipal sewer is approved by the General Manager and the discharge meets the sanitary discharge limits in Table 1 - Limits for Sanitary and Combined Sewers Discharge in § 681-2; or By having a MOECC approved waste carrier transport it to a legally authorized (by MOECC and municipality, as applicable) place of disposal. | Mobile food vendor operations | high |