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France – Cooling equipment legislation
In France evaporative cooling equipment as well as any cooling installation that has water circulated in an air stream, are classified as an installation under the "Rubrique 2921".
The legislation establishes a distinction between closed circuit cooling systems and open circuit cooling systems. In function of this distinction and of the heat rejection capacity, the installation will be subject to either declaration or authorization.
The application directive enforces a number of technical and administrative actions to be implemented in order to maintain the installations in good condition and to control the development of legionella. Legislation compliance is controlled by the regional authority’s inspectors (DRIRE). Correct application of the directive is important in terms of owner’s responsibility.
The ministry website is the recommended resource for complete and official information on legionella control in cooling installations.
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