NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-317.5 — Annual certification.

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This section requires the owner or operator of a cooling tower to file an annual certification confirming compliance with inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection requirements as outlined by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Applies to owners or operators of cooling towers.

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§ 28-317.5 Annual certification.

AC § 28-317.5

The owner or operator of a cooling tower shall file an annual certification that such cooling tower was inspected, tested, cleaned and disinfected in compliance with section 17-194.1 of the administrative code and the rules of the department of health and mental hygiene, and that a maintenance program and plan has been developed and implemented as required by such section. Such certification shall be submitted by November first of each year, or by a date otherwise specified in the rules of the department. Consecutive annual certifications shall be submitted at least 90 days apart. The department of health and mental hygiene shall send an electronic reminder to each owner or operator of a cooling tower at least 30 days before such certification submission deadline. Such electronic reminder shall include a link to the website where such certification may be submitted. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077 and L.L. 2021/126.

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