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Document ID ca-on-toronto-lpctpomo-null-2 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/sewers-by-law/ Jurisdiction /ca/on/toronto Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 01:27:30.273302+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (10)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001prohibitionunknownrecommendedCatch Basin Discharge Prohibitionwastewater, otherNothing other than rain and melted snow should ever enter a catch basin (square grates on the road).Applies to catch basinshigh
#Q002administrativeoperationalmandatoryPrivate Water Discharge PermitwastewaterA permit or agreement is required to discharge private water into the sewer system.When discharging private water into the sewer systemhigh
#Q003reportingreportingmandatoryPollution Prevention (P2) Plan SubmissionwastewaterBusinesses that discharge certain pollutants must prepare and submit a Pollution Prevent (P2) Plan.Applies to businesses that discharge certain pollutantshigh
#Q004treatmenttreatmentmandatoryMandatory Grease TrapswastewaterEstablishments that cook and prepare food must install, operate and maintain grease traps on pipes that connect to the sanitary sewer.Applies to establishments that cook and prepare foodhigh
#Q005administrativeunknownmandatoryFoundation Drainage Policy ApplicabilitywastewaterThe Foundation Drainage Policy and Guidelines apply to all new development applications starting January 1, 2022.Applies to all new development applications starting January 1, 2022high
#Q006operationalhealthmandatoryEquipment Manufacturer Maintenance Complianceother, recreational waterFollow the equipment manufacturer maintenance instructions specific to the operation of atmospheric cooling towers, hot water systems and hydro-massage tubs.Applies to the operation of atmospheric cooling towers, hot water systems and hydro-massage tubshigh
#Q007operationalhealthmandatoryEquipment Shutdown SafetyotherUse precaution and ensure safeguards are in place and when shutting down equipment.When shutting down equipmenthigh
#Q008treatmenttreatmentmandatoryPre-Start CleaningotherEnsure proper cleaning of the apparatus prior to re-start.Prior to equipment re-starthigh
#Q009operationaloperationalmandatoryAdverse 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.During equipment operation and changes in environmental conditionshigh
#Q010operationalhealthrecommendedIndustry Best Practices AdherenceotherToronto Public Health Strongly Urges Compliance with Industry Best Practices/Standards.high

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D Definitions (2)

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