New York S08472 mandates biannual certification of cooling towers and raises penalties for non-compliance.

New York S08472 amends the administrative code to require building owners to submit biannual certifications that their cooling towers have been inspected, tested, cleaned, and disinfected. The bill also increases penalties for violations, with a $2,500 fine for a first violation and $7,000 for subsequent violations. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must send electronic reminders to owners or operators of cooling towers before certification deadlines.

New York S08472 mandates biannual certification of cooling towers and raises penalties for non-compliance.

New York S08472 amends the administrative code to require building owners to submit biannual certifications that their cooling towers have been inspected, tested, cleaned, and disinfected. The bill also increases penalties for violations, with a $2,500 fine for a first violation and $7,000 for subsequent violations. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must send electronic reminders to owners or operators of cooling towers before certification deadlines.