Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.

This New Jersey bill (S 3986) requires building owners with cooling towers to register them with the Department of Health, conduct quarterly inspections and microbial testing, and clean/disinfect towers per specific timelines. It directly affects owners of buildings containing cooling towers (used in HVAC or industrial systems), mandating registration within 30 days for existing towers, annual certification by November 1, and immediate action for high-risk microbial levels (within 24-48 hours). Key provisions include maintaining 3-year records, using qualified personnel for maintenance, and facing civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations that cause harm. The bill aims to prevent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks by ensuring cooling towers are properly maintained to reduce microbial contamination risks.