Cooling Tower Registration & Maintenance is Required By Local Law 77
In accordance with NYC cooling tower Local Law 77 (LL77) and Chapter 8 (Cooling Towers) of Title 24 of the Rules of the City of New York, building owners and property managers are required to register cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid coolers with the City and to annually certify with the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) that they have been tested, cleaned and disinfected.
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From cooling tower maintenance and repair to the development of a cooling tower maintenance plan and scheduling of mandated inspections, you will get the services you need to avoid fines, stay compliant, and keep your cooling tower operational.
Cooling Tower Mechanical Maintenance & Repair Services
Cooling Tower Maintenance Plan & Inspection
What is Required
Register existing cooling towers, evaporation condensers & fluid coolers as at September 16, 2016 with New York State and DOHMH as at September 17, 2015
Register new cooling towers, evaporation condensers & fluid coolers before use
Hire a Certified Water Technologist Experienced with ASHRAE Standard 188P & CTI Guidelines WTB-148
Annual Certification
Develop and follow maintenance program and plan (MPP) in line with American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 188-2015) Standard
Inspection – Every 90 days & Before Seasonal Start-up by Qualified Professional
Testing – Every 90 days by Qualified Professional
Cleaning – Twice Annually by Qualified Professional
Disinfection – Requires the use of biocides applied by a commercial pesticide applicator with Category 7G certification issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC)
New York City Commissioner’s Order
On August 6 2015, the New York City Health Commissioner issued an order to all owners of buildings with cooling towers in response to the Legionnaires Disease Outbreak in the South Bronx. Building owners are now required to register cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid containers with New York State and New York City. See top of page for link to New York City Cooling Tower Registration Portal.
New York City issued this order because of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in the South Bronx. Several cooling towers in the affected neighborhoods tested positive for legionella. The outbreak has not affected the City’s drinking or bathing water; it is safe for building residents to drink and bathe with tap water. It is also safe to use home air conditioning units and to be in air conditioned areas.
NYC Cooling Tower Registration & LL 77 Resources
NYC Cooling Tower Registration Portal
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Maintaining NYC Cooling Towers
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Legionnaires Disease
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