New York City has taken a significant step to enhance public safety by strengthening its laws governing the inspections of cooling towers, a crucial measure to prevent the spread of Legionnaires' disease. Following a 2015 outbreak that claimed 12 lives, the city has revised its regulations to require more frequent and rigorous inspections of these water-cooling systems, which are commonly found in high-rise buildings. Under the new law, cooling towers must now undergo annual inspections, and any issues identified will need to be addressed within a specified timeframe to prevent potential waterborne outbreaks. The updated regulations aim to improve the city's preparedness and response to Legionnaires' disease, a potentially deadly condition that can spread through contaminated water droplets.
New York Strengthens Law on Inspections of Cooling Towers in City insurancejournal.com
