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Notification of Cooling Tower and Evaporative Condenser Regulations 1992
Background
A number of outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease around the UK and further afield have occurred and these have been associated with wet cooling systems (cooling towers and evaporative condensers). These have often resulted in serious cases of infection and fatalities in about 12% of cases.
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.
This is because, without proper treatment, cooling towers can be the source for the development and dispersion of bacteria, especially Legionella pneumophila the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease.
Registration
All premises that have cooling towers and/or evaporative condensers must register with their Local Authority. Registration will provide the information to enable any outbreak to be properly investigated. All changes and alterations should also be notified to the Local Authority.
There is no charge for registration. Registration Form
Maintenance of Equipment
In order to prevent infection it is essential that equipment is properly maintained. Particular attention should be given to drift eliminators. Health and Safety Executive Guidance is available.
Enforcement
Whilst the task of maintaining records of wet cooling systems under the regulations rests with local authorities, and in this particular case Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council , responsibility for enforcement in respect of standards of assessment and control is split between the Health & Safety Executive and local authorities, depending on the main activity of the premises.
Operators of installations should be aware that both the local authority and HSE will undertake a number of visits to their premises to ensure standards are met and will take enforcement action where appropriate.
Register
| Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
ABP |
Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury |
SY1 2AH |
3 Evaporative Condensers |
|
2 |
Eden Vale |
Station Road, Minsterley, |
SY5 0BN |
6 Cooling Towers |
|
3 |
Ironbridge Power Station |
Buildwas Road, Telford |
TF8 7BI |
4 Cooling Towers |
|
4 |
Johnson Brothers (Cleaners Ltd) |
9 Claremont Street, Shrewsbury |
SY1 1QG |
1 Cooling Tower |
|
5 |
MCG Rosslite Ltd |
Atcham Industrial Estate, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury |
SY4 4UG |
1 Cooling Tower |
|
6 |
Novacold |
Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury |
SY1 3AH |
3 Cooling Towers |
|
7 |
Perkins Engines Ltd |
Lancaster Road, Shrewsbury |
SY1 4DP |
3 Cooling Towers |
|
8 |
Same Day Dry Cleaners |
19 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury |
SY1 1XB |
1 Cooling Tower |
|
9 |
Stafford Bye Products |
Unit 5, Battlefield Industrial Estate, Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury |
SY1 4AP |
1 Cooling Tower |
If you have any comments or queries about the listed premises within the borough, or wish to notify the Council of new or closed plant please use the Registration Form.
The notification register is reproduced above and is open to the public at Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ.
Links
HSE - 'A Guide for Employers - Legionnaires' Disease'