Autumn brings more than just changing leaves for property managers and facility teams. As temperatures drop, the pressure rises to ensure heating systems are ready for the demanding winter ahead. But who handles what during this critical transition? Let’s demystify the startup process and clarify the roles between your team and your water treatment partner, […]
How to Stay Compliant with NYC’s Annual Cooling Tower Regulations
In the bustling metropolis of New York City, building managers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintaining their properties. Among these, ensuring compliance with the city’s stringent cooling tower regulations stands out as a critical task. The annual certification process, mandated by Local Law 77, is not just a bureaucratic hurdle; […]
Winterizing Your Cooling Towers: What You Need To Know
As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, building managers and facility operators face a critical task; preparing their cooling towers for the winter months. Proper winterization is not just a maintenance checkbox, this crucial process impacts your building’s efficiency, safety, and bottom line. Let’s explore why winterizing your cooling towers is so important and the […]
Preparing for Boiler Season: Essential Steps for Building Managers
As temperatures begin to drop, it’s crucial for property managers and facility operators to focus on an essential aspect of building management: boiler preparation. Proper preparation ensures a smooth transition into the heating season, preventing disruptions and maintaining tenant comfort. Let’s explore the key steps in preparing your boiler system and understand how professional water […]
How To Prepare For A Cooling Tower Shutdown
Properly shutting down your cooling tower is crucial for maintaining system integrity, ensuring operational efficiency, and safeguarding both equipment and occupant health. A well-executed shutdown process prevents a range of issues, from equipment deterioration to microbial growth, while ensuring compliance with regulations. By implementing thorough shutdown procedures, building and facilities managers can extend system lifespan, […]
How New York’s Cooling Tower Regulations Also Improve Efficiency
In recent years, New York’s HVAC regulations have tightened significantly, especially under Local Law 77. This law requires building owners and facility managers to closely monitor water treatment systems to ensure they meet outlined safety and compliance standards. While the primary goal of Local Law 77 is to eliminate Legionella bacteria and improve public health, […]
Mastering GSA’s New Water Quality Standards: A Federal Building Manager’s Guide
As a property manager or building owner with GSA tenants, you’re likely grappling with the General Services Administration’s 2024 initiative to enhance water quality in federal buildings. This comprehensive testing program, focusing on heavy metals and Legionella in domestic water systems, presents a complex challenge for those responsible for maintaining safe, compliant facilities. GSA tenants […]
Ensuring Summer Efficiency: Key Strategies for Cooling Tower Upkeep
With the summer heating up, building owners and facility managers face the task of keeping HVAC systems in exceptional shape amid higher usage and soaring temperatures. Proper management of these systems is essential for controlling energy costs, ensuring equipment longevity, and maintaining a safe environment. This guide outlines key strategies for optimizing cooling tower performance […]
Risks of Not Preparing Your Cooling Tower for Peak Operation
As summer approaches, building owners and facility managers face the critical responsibility of preparing their cooling tower so that it is ready to handle the intense heat and increased demand. Many underestimate the strain that rising temperatures put on their cooling systems. Without proper preparation, you could face a host of problems that impact your […]
