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Many large factories, shops and office blocks have cooling
towers associated with their air conditioning units. As there is a
risk of spreading legionnaires disease from these units, legally,
they must be registered with the local authority. The following
groups or companies are on our register:
- Exchem Organics, Great Oakley Works, Bramble Island,
Harwich, Essex CO12 5JW
- W J Hooker Ltd, Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester,
Essex, CO7 0AU
- Eurotex International Limited, Unit 20, Shipyard
Industrial Estate, Brightlingsea,
Essex C07 0AR
Information on what constitutes a notifiable device is available
here
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This application is subject to tacit approval under the European
Union Services Directive. Applications are usually dealt with
within 28 days of receipt of a full application. In exceptional
circumstances the deadline may be required to be extended, you will
be notified of the new deadline and the reason for extending
it.
Air handling units within buildings may be linked to air
conditioning systems. Many modern systems are " Dry" and pose an
insignificant risk. However some air conditioning systems are
"Wet", i.e. they use a water evaporative cooling system and can
pose potential health risks if not properly maintained.
Any person responsible for, or business utilising a water cooled
system must carry out a thorough risk assessment in relation to it
and must, by law, put in place all necessary procedures, including
maintenance, to ensure that it does not pose a risk to public
health.
The message is therefore "make sure your air handling units are
serviced at appropriate intervals, and follow the instructions by
the supplier or manufacturer".
For further advice and guidance on air handling units in offices
and shops, and clarification as to enforcement responsibility
please contact Environmental Services:
Email:
environmental.services@tendringdc.gov.uk
Address: Environmental Services, Council Offices, Weeley,
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 9AJ
Telephone: 01255 686767 |