All non-domestic premises where wet cooling towers and evaporative condensers (air handling units) are situated must register with the local authority (council) where the premises are located, in accordance with The Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992.
A "notifiable device" means cooling tower or evaporative condenser except
- where it contains no water
- where its water supply is not connected; and
- where its electrical supply is not connected.
The prime purpose of this is to identify potential areas that could give rise of infectious disease such as legionella and to ensure preventative measures are taken to eliminate the risk of such infection arising to employees and the public.
Keeping a register of where these types of system are helps enforcing authorities to assist businesses to control the risks from legionella, and to take action if the risks are not being adequately controlled.
Although the council keeps a register of cooling towers and evaporative condensers, we may not be the enforcing authority for health and safety matters at the premises. Health and safety may be enforced by the HSE depending on the main work activity carried out at the premises. If the HSE are the enforcing authority for your premises you are still required to register with the council and we will provide a copy of the information you give us to them.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024