Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers help to remove excess heat from buildings.
Commercial sites using a cooling tower or evaporative condenser must legally notify their council in writing. They must do this:
- Before a cooling tower or evaporation condenser is commissioned
- If changes to the notification information occurs (within one month of the change). Changes include; the name, address and telephone number of a person with management responsibility for the unit; the control of the premises of concern; the number of the devices present; or changes to their location.
- If the device 'ceases to be' (as soon as possible).
Notify us of cooling towers or evaporation condensers
To notify us of cooling towers or evaporation condensers, please download and return the form below. (Interpretation notes are included in this form and there is further guidance on completion of the form).
There is no need to inform us of a suspended operation for the purpose of maintenance or seasonal shutdown.
The legal requirements relating to cooling towers and evaporative condensers help reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease in the borough.
Current cooling tower and evaporative condenser list
Our register currently contains the following cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
| Premises name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ultronics Ltd | Ultronics Ltd, Athelney Way, Battledown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 6RT |
| Kohler Mira Ltd | Cromwell Road, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 5EP |
| GCHQ Benhall | Hubble Road, Cheltenham, Glos, GL51 0EX |
| Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd (Ambrell Ltd) | Saxon Way, Battledown Trading Estate, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 6RU |
| Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd | Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, Glos, GL51 9DT |
Useful links
- HSE - legionnaires what you must do web page
- HSE leaflet Legionnaires' disease a brief guide for duty holders
- Legionnaires' disease - the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP and guidance L8
The following agencies may also be useful however the council does not endorse their work or advice: