Cooling Tower Notification

If you control non-domestic premises you must ensure that you notify the local authority, or in Scotland, the island or district council of any cooling tower or evaporative condenser (notifiable devices) on the premises.

Notification must be in writing (including by electronic means) on a form approved by the Health & Safety Executive.

You must notify the local authority or island or district council of any changes to the notification information within one month of the change, in writing.

If the device ceases to be a notifiable device you must notify the local authority or island or district council in writing as soon as possible.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in legislation.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence - go to Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes.  This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period.

Apply Online

Notify us of any cooling towers or evaporative condensers on your premises

Fees

No fee required.

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your local authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your local authority in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery).  If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice.  From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g., about noise, pollution etc.  Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

None.

Contact Details 

Tel:  01992 564058

Email:  sharcher@eppingforestdc.gov.uk