Bacteriological culture sampling Intervals not to exceed 30 days while the cooling tower is in use, and that requires additional bacteriological culture sampling and analysis, as needed, to validate process adjustments. culture analysis Within two after startup and after Legionella maintenance shutdown and at intervals not to exceed 90 days while the cooling tower is in use. Immediate and appropriate Immediate and appropriate actions that actions specified by Appendix are in response to bacteriological and A culture analysis. Legionella Notification In response to a result that Legionella exceeds 1,000 CFU/mL. Disinfection In response to a Legionella result that exceeds 20 CFU/mL. ≥ Inspection Inspection is required prior to seasonal start-up and at intervals not exceeding every 90 days while in use. Year-round towers are required to be inspected at intervals not exceeding every 90 days and prior to start-up following a maintenance procedure. Certification Annual certification is required by November 1 of each year. The certification document should attest that the cooling tower has a maintenance program and plan, and that all activities within that plan or required by the regulation were implemented. Recordkeeping Records of all sampling and analyses, disinfection schedules and applications, inspection finding, deficiencies, and corrective actions and certifications are required to be maintained for three years. Checking chemistry levels in the Frequency to be determined by the water tower treatment professional. Checking the inventory of Frequency to be determined by the water chemicals used to treat the tower treatment professional. water [Program validation should be performed by an individual who has management responsibilities for the proper implementation of the maintenance program and plan to ensure all required activities are
Bacteriological culture sampling Intervals not to exceed 30 days while the cooling tower is in use, and that requires additional bacteriological culture sampling and analysis, as needed, to validate process adjustments. Legionella culture analysis Within two after startup and after maintenance shutdown and at intervals not to exceed 90 days while the cooling tower is in use. Immediate and appropriate actions specified by Appendix Immediate and appropriate actions that are in response to bacteriological and Legionella culture analysis. Notification In response to a Legionella result that exceeds 1,000 CFU/mL. Disinfection In response to a Legionella result that exceeds ≥ 20 CFU/mL. Inspection Inspection is required prior to seasonal start-up and at intervals not exceeding every 90 days while in use. Year-round towers are required to be inspected at intervals not exceeding every 90 days and prior to start-up following a maintenance procedure. Certification Annual certification is required by November 1 of each year. The certification document should attest that the cooling tower has a maintenance program and plan, and that all activities within that plan or required by the regulation were implemented. Recordkeeping Records of all sampling and analyses, disinfection schedules and applications, inspection finding, deficiencies, and corrective actions and certifications are required to be maintained for three years. Checking chemistry levels in the tower Frequency to be determined by the water treatment professional. Checking the inventory of chemicals used to treat the tower water Frequency to be determined by the water treatment professional. [Program validation should be performed by an individual who has management responsibilities for the proper implementation of the maintenance program and plan to ensure all required activities are A
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