Precast Concrete Products

Catchbasins / Inlets
Concrete Pipe
Manholes / Wet Wells
Sewage Treatment Systems
Bar Screen Structures
Macerator / Grinder Pumps
Acid Neutralization Systems

Grease Interceptors
Oil-Water Separators
Heliport Separators
Sand-Oil Interceptors
Lint Interceptors
StormTrooper Stormwater Interceptors

Meter Vault Assemblies

Fire Service Assemblies
Backflow Prevention Assemblies
Water Storage Tanks

Washrack Reclaim Tanks

Houston 713-937-7602
Pump Lift Stations
Dallas 972-263-0222
Wastewater Flumes
San Antonio 210-227-7275
Wats 888-611-PARK
Aboveground Fuel Tanks
www.park-usa.com
Underground Vaulted Tanks
www.storm-trooper.com
pschrum@park-usa.com
Our goal is to understand the design and code
requirements of every product sold
This would be best
position for this
Lunch n’ Learn
AutoCad and Sizing 24/7
Engineering Reference Materials
Catalogs & CD’s
Technical Presentation Qualification Test

Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head

only.
Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 . Now add
30.
Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000
Now add 10 What is the total?
Did you get 5000?
 Building a “Green” World
Takes Everyone Working as a Team
…and seems to be the focus of every city
 Park Environmental Equipment
Household wastes
drain directly into
Sanitary Sewer
with no additional
treatment.

Public Awareness
is the only
Solution!
 But,
Commercial
Buildings
Must collect and treat
fats, oils, grease (FOG)
solids and chemicals
before they leave the
owner’s property.

Why do all major cities have a “FOG” program?

Who is paying for the program?
SSOs New Issue Past 3 years
EPA Inspectors are looking close-typically find grease problems
(Tulsa was fined $250k by EPA for SSO’s?)
EPA Inspectors are looking close-typically find grease problems
Summary to Congress - SSOs
Back to Houston- SSOs
Back to Houston- SSOs
Back to Houston- SSOs
Houston Call 3-1-1 Program
Call 3-1-1
 It’s really hard to keep up!
Green Building Code, EPA, TCEQ
Flood Water Control? Storm Water Quality?
Illicit Wash Down? Grease? Sand/Grit? Oil/Water? Solids? Lint?…

What should drain to Sanitary?

What should drain to Storm?
Who Designs Which BMP?

Let’s Test the group…

Talking Some Dumpster Juice
With Lunch
Parkusa TrashCeptor

Covered Area or Uncovered?

Grit/Oil Interceptors now required at Parking Garages
for power washing operations

If no Grit/Oil Interceptor is Grit/Oil

installed, Power Washers Interceptor
must vacuum up & transport
all water dispensed.
OKC SWQ issues a permit and registration certificate after the applicant
pays all applicable fees. Good for 1 year
BMP for Parking Garages-clear in Houston
Parking Garage Cleaning/Washing Seminar
May 14, 2007
GoTrooper Grit/Oil Interceptor
is BMP

Precast for New Construction

Steel for Existing Sites

Elevator Separators Requirements
Regulated by TDLR
Each Shaft 3,000/hr (or 50 gpm)
Elevator Separators – now in IPC-2006, 09’
Park Interceptors are found in Elevator Shafts (unless in Houston)

Each Hydraulic Elevator

Shaft must have an
automatic sump pump rated
for 50 gpm that discharges
into an approved oil/water
separator.
Pick up Elevader Line Sheet
Precast, Steel or Composite

Concrete for Below Ground Steel for Above Ground

 Complete System including Controls

Above Ground Below Ground

New Subject!
Planning for Decontamination Wastewater

From Homeland Security – Post 9/11

Plan to Design for:

•Chemical Warfare Agents

•Biological Disease
•Radioactive Materials
•Compounds used in the
decontaminations process
OSHA Regulations
 Decontamination shall be performed in
geographical areas that will minimize
the exposure of uncontaminated
employees or equipment to
contaminated employees or equipment.
 Includes all operations involving
hazardous waste that are conducted at
treatment, storage, disposal (TSD)
facilities

Where does this Wastewater Drain?

Park Decontamination Tanks
……Designed as BMPs for:
 Hospitals
 Industrial Plants
 Research Laboratories
 Educational Institutions DeconTanx .c o m

Airports/Transportation Hubs
D e c o n ta m i n a t io n W a s t e Ta n k


 Chemical Manufacturers
 Nuclear Facilities
 Port Authorities
 Fire/Safety Training
DeconTanx
D e c o n ta m i n a t io n W a s t e Ta n k
.c o m

Installation
Decontamination Codes (treat or hold?)
IPC 2006

UPC 2006
Under Submittal for Ellington AFB – Coast Guard
To flush toilets and urinals
 Rainwater Harvesting
Irrigation, Custodial, Laundries, Plumbing
Rainwater Harvesting
Booster Pump Systems
“Exactly what was your subject, Pat”?
 Basics of All Sanitary
Sewer Interceptor Design
We know for commercial design:
It shall be UNLAWFUL for any industrial user to discharge into the
public sewer:

Two Most Important!

1. Free or emulsified oil & grease over an average of 100-400 (mg/l)

2. Acids or Alkalis which attack or corrode sewers or sewage disposal

structures or have a pH value lower than 5.0 or higher than 11.0
 A cid Neutralizing

Devices
IPC, UPC 2006, 09, 2012 have updated straight forward language
on Acid Neutralization
 Found under Indirect Wastes in Chapter 8 of the plumbing
codes

UPC 2006

IPC 2009
pH is kept Neutral (7.0) with Limestone Rock

Corroded Pipe

Sample
Well

Acid Resistive
Piping

Acid Tanks found at:

• School Science Labs
Limestone
Rock
• Morgues (Funeral Homes)
• Hospitals
LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u t r a liz a t io n S y s t e m s
• Chemical Plants
• Battery Storage
 pH Neutralization System Sizing

p H M O N IT O R IN G
CO N TR O L PA NE L ACC ESS H ATCH F IN IS H E D G R A D E
M T D IN B L D G

O SHA LADDER
S A M P L IN G
TA N K A C ID W A S T E
P IP IN G

O UTLET IN L E T
T O C IT Y pH PROBE
SEW ER FRO M BLD G
LAB W ASTE

C H E M IC A L
pH PRO BE ROCK
 Sized by number of lab stations W ET SUM P H O U S E K E E P IN G
PAD
x 2 gpm per station
 20 lab stations = 40 gpm
 100 lbs rock = 1 cu ft P R E C A S T C O N C R E T E VA U LT
(S E C O N D A R Y C O N T A IN M E N T )
 40 gpm / 7.48 cu ft/gal = 29.9 cu
ft of rock needed
 Build unit to hold 3000 lbs rock
(30 bags)
LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u t r a liz a t io n S y s t e m s
 Choose Liner w/ LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u tr a liz a tio n S y s te m s

Resistivity Chart
Recommendations Facility MSDS Sheets
 LA BTA N K TM

pH Neutralization Systems A c id N e u tr a liz a tio n S y s te m s

Ceramic Brick Liner – Cadillac of LabTanks

LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u tr a liz a tio n S y s t e m s
pH Neutralization Systems
Polypropylene Monitoring System

LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u t r a liz a t io n S y s te m s
pH Neutralization Systems
Cast in Polyethylene Liner

Interior
Exterior
Both
LA BTA N K TM

A c id N e u tr a liz a tio n S y s te m s
pH Neutralization Systems
Fiberglass (FRP) Liner
pH Neutralization Systems
 Remember Coatings!
Park can apply exotic coatings
 Remember Coatings!
ParkUSA can apply exotic coatings
Park sells the Media for Acid Tanks
ask for LabRox
“We’ve heard the codes are all alike now”

Installation
 Nearly all Tx, Ok, Ak, La Cities are
IPC, 2000, 2003, 2006 or 2009

 San Antonio - Adopted IPC January 2010

(Watch Amendments though - UPC)
 Austin - Still UPC
 Houston - Still UPC
(Watch Amendments though - IPC)
So, what’s the confusion?
 C onfus ion over Names of
G reas e Traps
Grease Interceptors Names IPC & UPC since 2000

 Grease Trap
 Mechanical Trap
 Grease Interceptors
 Automatic Grease Removal Device (GRDs)
 Gravity Grease Interceptors
 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors
 New! FOG Interceptors
A Confusing Mess!
The confusion is IPC can’t settle on name for grease interceptors
IPC/UPC 2000 & 2003 called them Grease Traps tested to PDI-101

IPC 2006 and 2009

2. Grease Interceptors
2012 IPC finally changes these to “Hydromechanical”
2. Automatic Grease Removal Device
(there is no name for the most popular “outdoor” Grease Interceptor)

UPC 2006 and 2009

9. Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors
10.Gravity Grease Interceptors

IPC 2015
1. FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) System
 What happen to the ole “ They picked everyone but us ?

Concrete Grease Trap by

???

IPC 2006 & 2009

The “Fallout” when this happens…

Cities have to amend the Codes

 Hydromechanical
IPC-Grease Interceptors

 The mechanical grease trap is

often installed in a kitchen area by
the sink (but should be designed
away from any food handling)

 Key! Flow control

devices (orifices)
 Serviced by the kitchen employees
rather than professionals

 Manufactures recommend daily

cleaning due to the small size

 PDI – G101 Tested

Gravity Feed Interceptors - Installation
Gravity Feed Interceptors – Steel
Aboveground Application
Gravity Feed Interceptors - Composite
Uniform Plumbing Code DFU Sizing - Houston
Gravity Grease Interceptors
Gravity Grease Interceptors (no flow control)
#1 Principle for separation:
Retention Time

 Retention 12 – 30 mins.

 Cool-down of grease in water

Outlet to
promotes separation and
sewer
coagulation
Inlet

2nd 1st
Chamber Chamber

Transfer
Pipe
Finally! After 5 years of pressure from AHJs
2009 IPC
2012 IPC
 More Good News for IPC – Coming in 2015
Approved as Submitted to IPC Committee – still must pass Assembly
ASME A112.14.6-2010
 What’s Coming?
Monitoring and Lined Tanks for concrete
“Enough of that……..”
Grease Interceptor Sizing – IPC/BMP Meals or Seating Method
Grease Interceptor Sizing – UPC DFU Method
Exceptions to Standard Sizing
High School Cafeterias
Central Food Processing Plants
Prisons
Concessions at Stadiums
Large Mall Cafeterias
Donut Shops

Call Park Engineering

Restaurant Grease Interceptor Application
 Kitchen sinks, dishwashers, soup
kettles, handwashing sinks, mop sinks
and floor drains should be piped to the
grease interceptor located at least 10’
away.

 Water temperature must be less than

120 degrees

 COH Amendments require Sample Well

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Grease Well
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2006 & 2009 IPC/UPC Food Waste Grinder - Solids Interceptor Issue

Clearly for Hydromechanical

2010 Houston City Amendment

San Antonio City Amendment

Solids Interceptors

IPC & UPC cover Solids in new codes

Solids Interceptors

Lint Screens
Solids Baskets

•Ag Barns
•Zoos
•Rodeo Arenas
•Sea World?
Lint Interceptors
IPC 2006 and 2009

COH 2010 Amendment

Lint Screen Designs – Most Popular

Old UPC Appendix H

1. Washateria with 5 to 10 washing machines –

LT-500, 500 Gallon Capacity

2. Washateria with 11 to 20 washing machines –

LT-1000, 1,000 Gallon Capacity

3. Washateria with 21 to 30 washing machines –

LT-1500, 1,500 Gallon Capacity

Just add lint screen

 Car Wash Application
Sand/Mud Interceptor

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COH still requires

750 gal min
Maintenance Departments
Oil/Water Separators

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 Computer Analyzed Plate Design
Based on Stokes’ Law

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 Park Heliport Separator

Separator
 Park Heliport Separator

Separator
 Park Heliport Separator

Separator
 Pre-Assembled Pump Lift Stations & Valve
Assemblies

Storm Water
Non Clog (Myers, Flygt, KSB, Goulds, Hydromatic)
Top Mount Turbines (Hydro-flo)
Axial Flow Submersibles (Flygt, Hydro-flo)
Vertical Turbines
Suction Pump Systems

Sanitary Sewer
Non Clog
Grinder
Submersible

Design –Call Park Engineering

Design GMP
TDH
Elevations/TOG (if known)
Pipe Size/Type
Park will design Lift Station & Controls then send
design engineer a drawing.
PumpSpex Lift Station Design Software
Separator &
Fuel Tank
Protected Fuel Tanks (steel w/ concrete secondary

Toughest Environmental Tank in the Industry.

 SwRI 95-03 Multi-Hazard Rated

 UL 2085, Protected Tank
 Meets NFPA 30/30A
 UFC Appendix A-II-F1(79-7)
 4-Hour Fire Rated
SuperVault Multihazard Fuel Tanks

Rectangular Designs from 500 – 2,000 gallons

SuperVault Accessories
Park Break Tanks
Up-Coming Technologies for
ParkUSA
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• HB1831 & HB4409
• Requires CHP feasibility studies in critical government
buildings
• Education Webinars offered on a regular basis
 FracPod
•Water storage for hydro-
fracturing operations

Solar Water Heaters

 Park as a BMP

“Expect the Best”… With one call to Park, expect that your
project will run smoothly from start to finish.

From the design and specifications to submittals,

manufacturing and final inspections, let Park provide
solutions for your next projects.

Questions?
Park Correctional Facility Bar Screens
and Macerators
Park Correctional Facility Bar Screens
and Macerators
 Macerator Assemblies
 In-Line Grinder “Sewer Chewer” “Muffin Monster”
 Grinds high solid concentrations that clog system
 Prisons where inmates sometimes stuff towels, shoes, sheets down
toilets to intentionally flood a cell block
Types of Water Meters
 Positive Displacement
 Turbine
 Compound
 Combination
 Propeller
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 Mag Meter
Water Meter Types
Positive Displacement
Meter (Disc)

 ..Measures low flow typically

associated with residential and
light commercial. The available
sizes are 5/8” through 2”.

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 Water Meter Types
Turbine Meter

 Turbine meters are designed for

domestic or fire service
applications where the flow is
consistently moderate to high.
Turbine meters are available in
sizes of 2” through 16”.

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Turbine Meter Assembly
High Flow Commercial

 Processing Plants
 Manufacturing Facilities
 Lawn Sprinkler Systems
 Effluent Water in
Treatment Plants
 Booster Pump Stations
 Inter-Systems Sale or
Transfer
 Sewer Credit/Sub-Meter

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 Water Meter Types
Fire Service Turbine Meter
 For fire service applications, a
fire turbine water meter with a
6:1 UL/FM strainer is used.

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 Fire Service Turbine Meter Assembly

 Level Controlled Break

Tank Filling
 Fire Hydrants for
Private Fire Loops
 Fire Sprinkler Line

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 Water Meter Types
Compound Meter
 Positive displacement meter and a
turbine meter.
 Designed where large variations in
flow anticipated.
 Typical applications include
schools, hospitals, hotels,
shopping centers
 Designs where flow demands vary
from fractional gallons to large
peak-hour demands.
 Compound meters are available in
sizes of 2” through 6”.
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 Compound Meter Assembly

 High Occupancy Facilities

Hotels & Motels

Hospitals
Schools
Restaurants
Office Buildings
Dorms, Nursing Homes
Dept Stores, Malls

 Remember 6” Limitation

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 Water Meter Types
Combination Meter
 The combination meter , similar to
a compound meter

 Domestic and fire service

 Again, designed where large

variations in flow is anticipated.

 BUT! Used in designs where pipe

size exceeds 6”

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 UL/FM Combination Meter Assembly

 What kind of Service ---Fire

or Domestic?
 What kind of strainer---3:1
or 6:1?
 What size water distribution
line---at least ______?
 What kind of maintenance
valves? OS&Y or NRS?

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 Multi-Service Meter Assembly

Meter #2

Meter #1

 What type meters on each line?

 Domestic or Fire?
 Type Installation---school,
hospital, hotel? Why?

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 Domestic or Fire Application? Propeller Meter
 Why two registers and two
strainers?

 High accuracy required

 High and Constant Flow, where low

flow never occurs

 Sizes ranging from 3” to 36”

 Interconnects Meters for Cities and

MUDs

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 Propeller Meter Assembly

 Typically two water

purveyors (sources)

 Industrial Plants

 Manufacturing
Facilities

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 Propeller Meter Assembly

 Different type propeller meter

 Note the register. This type

has two readers in same
register compartment

 Note large plate strainer units

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 Mag Meters
•Need 120 volt service
•Or Solar design

 Recently very popular

 No moving parts

 Highly accurate

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Mag Meters Assembly

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Mag Meters Assembly (Solar Design)

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Cross Connection Control
When and why do Civil Engineers specify
Backflow Assemblies?
 Why and Who? It’s the law

Water Purveyor
Health Department
Plumbing Official (approves engineered designs)
Manufacturer (provides tested and right type assembly)
Consumer (continued testing by certified backflow tester)
Two Types of Backflow

2. Back Siphonage - Loss of pressure

below Atmospheric Pressure (water hose
left in soapy water bucket)
3. Back Pressure – any elevation of
pressure in the downstream piping (by
pump, elevation of piping, or stream and/
or air pressures
Types of Backflow Preventers

 Air Gap
 Vacuum Breaker
 Double Check
 Detector Check
 Reduced Pressure Principle
Backflow Preventer Types

Air Gap
Backflow Preventer Types

Vacuum Breakers

 Two Types: Atmospheric &

Pressure Type (testable)
 Used on on Non-Potable
Water Applications Where it
is Not Subject to
Backpressure
Backflow Preventer Types
Double Check Backflow Preventer
 Used on closed loop systems
typically on fire service lines

 Where no other access to

water for pubic use may be
accessed (valves, hose
closets, etc)
Backflow Preventer Types
Detector Check Backflow Preventer
 Similar to the Double
Check Backflow except
with Detector Meter to
Detect Unauthorized
water use and leakage.

 Detector meters detect

usage of 5 gpm or less.

 Fire hydrants, hose

cabinets, break tanks,
construction sights.
Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer
(RPZ)
 When contaminants
could be a Toxic or
Hazardous

 Chemical Plants
 Funeral Homes
 Schools (labs)
 Cities are requiring in
more and more
Relief Valve applications
RPZ Backflow Preventer “N” Pattern

 Different design RPZ

providing smaller
footprint
Combination Pressure Reducing & Pressure
Sustaining Valve
 Used to automatically
reduce downstream
pressure and sustain a
minimum pressure
regardless of the
demand.
Water Transmission Line w/ Turbine Meter
and ACV
Water Transmission Line w/ Automatic
Control Valve (ACV) (freeze protection)
Water Transmission Line w/ Automatic
Control Valve (ACV) (freeze protection)
Altitude Valves