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Industrial cooling tower water systems are cooling devices used in an industrial process.
These systems are not:
If you own an industrial cooling water system, you need to:
Industrial cooling towers or mechanical ventilation cooling towers which have not been registered with us in adherence with the bylaw may be required to undergo an inspection. The owner is liable to pay for this inspection.
If incorrectly maintained, industrial water cooling systems can spread Legionnaire's disease.
If you don't comply with the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw, we may prosecute you under the Local Government Act 2002. Fines are up to $20,000.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Industrial cooling tower inspection – Base fee (not refundable, additional charges may apply) | $222 |
| Industrial cooling tower registration – Fixed fee (not refundable, no additional charges) | $203 |
| Industrial cooling tower renewal – Fixed fee (not refundable, no additional charges) | $130 |
Email the completed AC3406 Industrial cooling tower water system registration form to the Cooling towers team.