Our reference: /FOI D7057
05 August 2016
Scott Davies <>
Dear Scott
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – INFORMATION REQUEST - REF:D7057
Please find our Trust’s response in relation to your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.
This request relates to UK Legislation, specifically TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections.
Q. Are you responsible for any buildings with more than 12kw of air conditioning present?
Within the Greater Manchester West Mental Health estate, we have various different types and sizes of Air Conditioning plant. During the last 5 years we have been going through a building replacement and building upgrade programme. We have also upgraded and replaced the majority of the remaining A/C plant due to end of useful life or containing R22 refrigerant. The Trust also have systems which provide dedicated process cooling for various applications which would not require TM44 inspection. However, the Trust does have some buildings which have more than 12kw of Air Conditioning which provide comfort cooling.
Q. Who is the responsible person for ensuring that your buildings are inspected and reports lodged, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of the responsible person.
JohnWarburton M & E Manager, Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road Prestwich, M25 3BL
Q. If your TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection Certificates are in place, what is their expiry date?
GMW have appointed registered company to carryout TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections, and provide certificates where appropriate. They are at present compiling a detailed list of all Air Conditioning Plant throughout the Trust. The programme is due to commence in September 2016 with a completion date of March 2017
Q. What was the order value of the works placed with the Company who undertook the work?
Not applicable
Q. How many Certificates were produced?
Not known, with the complexity of the Trust Estate no certificates have been issued, the Trust is in the process of compiling a detailed list of equipment requiring TM44 inspections.
Q. Was the TM44 Inspector independent as required under the Regulations?
TM44 approved inspector, Accreditation No. LCEA025669
Q. Name the Inspector Organisation.
Stuart Withnall, James Mercer Group, Accreditation No. LCEA025669
I hope the information provided above is to your satisfaction. If you are unhappy with the way the Trust has handled your request you may request an internal review.
If you require an internal review please write to Kerrie Darvill Deputy Director of Information Management & Technology (IM&T), at the address above, who will arrange a review of your case.
If you are not happy with the outcome of the internal review you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Department
Greater Manchester West MH NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and
requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, The Curve, Bury New Road,
Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL Tel: 0161 773 9121.