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Public health - cooling tower notification

Introduction
People in control of premises have a duty to notify the Local Authority in writing with details of 'notifiable devices' (cooling towers and/or evaporative condensers) except where they contain water that is not exposed to the air and the water and electricity supply are not connected. If a cooling tower becomes redundant or dismantled, then this should also be notified to us as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Summary of legislation

• Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992 Opens in a new window

Who needs to notify?
The person in control of premises must notify us if a notifiable device is situated on those premises before the equipment is installed.
The person shall also notify any changes to the original notification within 1 month of the change.

How long will it take to consider the notification?
If all the relevant information on the application form has been correctly completed, the Council aims to acknowledge the notification within 10 working days of receipt.

How much will it cost to notify?
No fees are charged for this notification

Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as if you have not heard from us by the end of the target period.

How do I apply?

• Notify us of any cooling towers or evaporative condensers
• Notification of a change to any existing cooling towers or evaporative condensers

If my application is refused, how do I appeal?
There is currently no provision in the legislation for refusal.

What if I have a complaint or concern?
Contact us in the first instance at the address below. Otherwise, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct Opens in a new window will give you advice. From outside the UK, contact the UK European Consumer Centre Opens in a new window.

Public Register
Details from the notification forms will be recorded on the public register which is obtainable by contacting Environmental Health using the details below.

For further information
Information about legionellosis is available from the Health & Safety Executive Opens in a new window.
An Approved Code of Practice and Guidance on Legionnaires' Disease Opens in a new window is also available.

Contact information
Environmental Health Shared Service
Hambleton District Council
Stone Cross
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2UU

Telephone: 0845 121155
Fax: 01609 767248
Email: ehealth@hambleton.gov.uk