Cooling Towers
All premises that have a cooling tower or an evaporative condenser are legally required to register it with the local authority under the Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992.
We need to make sure the water system is kept clean and well maintained to discourage the spread of infectious disease (for example legionella), and to ensure that adequate measures are taken to prevent the infection spreading among employees and the public.
Apply for a cooling tower
You can use the GOV.UK apply for a cooling tower process and send us a plan of the layout of your site showing the location of the tower or condenser.
You also need to tell us if the person responsible for the tower or condenser changes, if it has been updated or removed or if there are any other changes. Fill in our online form to tell us about the changes.
Your registration will be processed in five working days. We might contact you to arrange an inspection. You need to fill in the Pre-Inspection of a Cooling Tower form before we attend.
| Company | Address | Responsible Authority | Number of towers/condensers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barth Haas UK Ltd |
Hop Pocket Lane Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DQ | Health and Safety Executive (HSE) | 2 |
| Bidfood |
Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UU | Local Authority – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 2 |
| Fridays Ltd |
Chequer Tree Farm Swattenden Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PN | Health and Safety Executive (HSE) | 1 |
| Lowe Paddock Wood Ltd |
Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UT | Local Authority – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 1 |
If your business has a cooling tower or an evaporative condenser within the air conditioning system, and it is not listed it needs to be registered. To register online visit the GOV.uk website.
If you're worried about the condition of a cooling tower or evaporative condenser please email ehadmin@midkent.gov.uk or call 01622 602450.