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Rules and Regulations

Published: 2026-02-17      Revised: 2026-02-17

Overview​

You will create a rule specifically for Cooling Tower Sample Points, as these are the components subject to routine monitoring.

Step 1: Create the Regulation and Rule​

Create the Regulation and Rule

  1. Go to the Rules tab and click Create New Rule.
  2. Rule Details:
    • Name: e.g., "Cooling Tower Mon/El Paso."
    • Effective Date: Today or a future date.
    • Regulation: Select your regulation. If it doesn't exist, click Create Regulation, name it, save it, and then select it.
  3. Click Save.
  4. Locate the rule in the Unapplied Rules list and move it to Applied Rules using the arrow button.

Step 2: Configure Rule Specifications​

Configure Rule Specifications

Click the Manage Rules Specs sub-tab and select your new rule. Configure the following modules:

Cooling Tower Frequency Module:

  1. Click Add New Row.
  2. Type: Cooling Tower Sample Point.
  3. Frequency: Select the required interval (e.g., Monthly).
  4. Click Update.

Cooling Tower Initial Module: (If initial inspections are required)

  1. Type: Cooling Tower Sample Point.
  2. Deadline: Select the number of days allowed for the initial inspection.

Cooling Tower Leak Rates Module:

  1. Calculation Method: Check the box for Average PPM or uncheck for Max PPM based on your permit/regulation.
  2. Type: Cooling Tower Sample Point.
  3. PPM Value: Enter the leak threshold (e.g., 6.2).

Cooling Tower Response Ranges Module:

  1. Type: Cooling Tower Sample Point.
  2. PPM Value: Same as the leak rate (e.g., 6.2).
  3. Timelines: Enter the days for First Attempt, First Retest, and Final Resolution (e.g., 45, 45, 45).

Step 3: Assign the Rule​

Assign the Rule

  1. Click the Assign Rules to Components sub-tab.
  2. Locate your new rule.
  3. In the query builder, filter for Component Type = Cooling Tower Sample Point, Exchanger, Cooling Tower.
  4. Click Assign.

Note: The rules engine runs nightly. Inspections will appear in the scheduler the following day.