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Document ID ca-on-toronto-lpctpomo-null Title Legionella Prevention for Cooling Tower Property Owners and Maintenance Operators URL https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/water-sewer-related-permits-and-bylaws/water-related-permits/ Jurisdiction /ca/on/toronto Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 01:28:08.269734+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (9)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativeoperationalmandatoryFire Hydrant Use PermitotherThe City of Toronto grants permits to allow the use of water from fire hydrants for filming, special events, pool filling and other specific purposes.When using water from fire hydrants for filming, special events, pool filling and other specific purposesmedium
#Q002administrativeoperationalguidanceFire Hydrant Flow Test PermitotherProperty owners, developers and contractors designing or upgrading a private fire flow system, can request a permit to test the flow rate and pressure of certain hydrants.When designing or upgrading a private fire flow systemhigh
#Q003administrativeoperationalmandatoryDischarge Permits and Agreements for Private WaterwastewaterDischarge Permits and Agreements are required when private water (water not purchased from the City) is discharged into the City’s sewer system.When private water is discharged into the City's sewer systemhigh
#Q004administrativeoperationalmandatoryApproval for Alterations to Infrastructuredrinking water, wastewaterThe Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) grants the City authority to review requests for alterations to drinking water and and sewage infrastructure that require approval from the City or MECP prior to construction.Prior to construction of alterations to drinking water and sewage infrastructurehigh
#Q005operationalhealthmandatoryManufacturer Maintenance Instruction Compliancerecreational water, otherFollow the equipment manufacturer maintenance instructions specific to the operation of atmospheric cooling towers, hot water systems and hydro-massage tubs.specific to the operation of atmospheric cooling towers, hot water systems and hydro-massage tubshigh
#Q006operationalhealthmandatoryShutdown Safeguards and PrecautionotherUse precaution and ensure safeguards are in place and when shutting down equipment.when shutting down equipmenthigh
#Q007operationalhealthmandatoryPre-Restart Apparatus CleaningotherEnsure proper cleaning of the apparatus prior to re-start.prior to re-starthigh
#Q008corrective_actionhealthmandatoryAdverse Situation Monitoring and ResponseotherBe aware of and respond to adverse situations including: changes in the functioning of the equipment. external influences such as nearby construction causing increased dust entering into the cooling towers.including changes in equipment functioning or external influences like nearby constructionhigh
#Q009operationalhealthrecommendedIndustry Best Practices and Standards ComplianceotherToronto Public Health Strongly Urges Compliance with Industry Best Practices/Standards (ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000; Cooling Technology Institute Legionellosis guideline; CCOHS Legionnaire’s Disease).high

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D Definitions (4)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001cooling toweran evaporative heat transfer device in which atmospheric air cools warm water, with direct contact between the water and the air, by evaporating part of the water. Air movement through such a tower is typically achieved by fans, although some large cooling towers rely on natural draft circulation of air.high
#D002ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineershigh
#D003private waterwater not purchased from the Cityhigh
#D004MECPMinistry of the Environment, Conservation and Parkshigh