Cooling Towers

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 3, art. 317

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.1 General.

§ 28-317.1 General. All owners of cooling towers shall comply with this article and the rules of the department. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.2 Definitions.

§ 28-317.2 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: COOLING TOWER. The term "cooling tower" means a cooling tower, evaporative condenser or fluid cooler that is part of a recirculated water system incorporated into a building's cooling, industrial process, refrigeration, or energy production system. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.3 Registration.

§ 28-317.3 Registration. All owners of cooling towers shall register such towers with the department prior to initial operation in a form and manner as required by the commissioner and shall include, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Address of the building at which the cooling tower is located; 2. Intended use of cooling tower; 3. Name, address, telephone number and electronic mail address of owner; 4. Manufacturer of the cooling tower; 5. Model number of the cooling tower; 6. Specific unit serial number of the cooling tower; 7. Cooling capacity (tonnage) of the cooling tower; 8. Basin capacity of the cooling tower; and 9. Commissioning date of the cooling tower. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.3.1 Discontinued use.

§ 28-317.3.1 Discontinued use. The owner or operator of a cooling tower shall notify the department within 30 days after removing or permanently discontinuing use of a cooling tower. Such notice shall include a statement that such cooling tower has been drained and sanitized in compliance with the requirements of the department of health and mental hygiene for discontinuance of a cooling tower. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.4 Inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting and testing.

§ 28-317.4 Inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting and testing. All cooling towers shall be inspected, tested, cleaned and disinfected in accordance with section 17-194.1 of the New York city administrative code and the rules of the department of health and mental hygiene. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.5 Annual certification.

§ 28-317.5 Annual certification. Editor's note: this section has been amended by 2026 N.Y. Laws Ch. 206, 8/5/2026, eff. 11/3/2026. 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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.6 Fees.

§ 28-317.6 Fees. The department may charge filing fees for registration, discontinuing of use and annual certification as set forth in the rules of the department. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-317.7 Enforcement.

§ 28-317.7 Enforcement. Failure to register a cooling tower or submit a certification or statement required by this article shall be classified as a major violation. (L.L. 2015/077, 8/18/2015, eff. 8/18/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/077.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-158766Fetched: 10/24/2026