Cooling towers and condensers

If your business is situated in Herefordshire and you have either a Cooling Tower or Evaporative Condenser you will, if you have not already done so, need to register by completing a registration form. This can be done online using the links in the apply online section below or you can download and print the form (see document box below) and send it to the address on the right of the page. To view the public register of cooling towers and condensers please contact us.

Licence Summary	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 regulations relating to the cooling towers and condensers licence
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 of 1 month.
Apply online	Notify us of any cooling towers or evaporative condensers on your premises Tell us about a change to any existing cooling towers or evaporative condensers on your premises
Failed Application Redress	Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance, see the contact details box at the top right of the page.
Licence Holder Redress	Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance, see the contact details box at the top right of the page.
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	None
Trade Associations	None