All premises where cooling towers and evaporative condensers are situated must register with the local authority under The Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992.

» See cooling tower register

What is a cooling tower and evaporative condenser?

A cooling tower is a device whose main purpose is to cool water by direct contact between water and a stream of air.

An evaporative condenser is a device whose main purpose is to cool a fluid by passing that fluid through a heat exchanger which is itself cooled by contact with water passing through a stream of air, except for:

  • Where it contains no water that is exposed to air
  • Where its water supply is not connected
  • Where its electrical supply is not connected

The prime purpose of this is to identify potential areas that could give rise to spread of infectious disease e.g. legionella and to ensure preventative measures are taken to eliminate the risk of such infection arising to employees and the public.

Regulation summary

» See a summary of the regulation relating to this licence on the Office of Public Sector Information website.

Application process

Contact Health and Safety for a pre-notification discussion before formal application at:

Phone 020 8496 3000
Email call.centre1@walthamforest.gov.uk

Apply online

Alternatively you can apply by completing:

What happens next?

Registration will be entered onto the cooling tower register within 28 days.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the service provider - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Directgov gives advice on your consumer rights. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Contact

For further information contact Waltham Forest Direct and ask for Health and Safety.

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