17Sampling, testing and inspection

17 Sampling, testing and inspection

17 Sampling, testing and inspection

(1) Samples of water must be taken from a cooling water system—

(a) at least once a month, and

(b) in accordance with AS/NZS 3666.3:2011, and

(c) by a duly qualified person.

(2) Samples taken in accordance with this section must be tested for Legionella and heterotrophic colony count in accordance with AS/NZS 3666.3:2011.

(3) A cooling water system must be inspected and a chemical analysis of the cooling water system must be carried out—

(a) at least once a month, and

(b) in accordance with AS/NZS 3666.3:2011, and

(c) by a duly qualified person.

(4) A report prepared by a duly qualified person, in relation to the testing, inspection and chemical analysis required by this section must be—

(a) prepared in accordance with AS/NZS 3666.3:2011, and

(b) provided to the occupier at least once a month, and

(c) in the approved form.