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FAQ
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What is the current regulation/guidance that I need to take into account to manage the risk from legionella at my site?The Health and Safety Executive publish the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8 - The control of legionella bacteria in water systems and the guidance document HSG 274, both of which are available from HSE books. More info
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I only have a small mains fed water system with low volume water heaters. Do I still need a legionella risk assessment?If the property where the water system is installed falls under the Health and Safety at Work etc.. Act 1974, then yes, any domestic water system within requires a legionella risk assessment under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. More info
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I look after a healthcare property. Is there any extra guidance aside from L8 that we need to follow?There is a guidance document provided by the Deparment of Health called HTM 04.01 that details the considerations required for legionella control in healthcare premeis. More info
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At what water temperature will legionella bacteria be killed?Legionella bacteria will die within two minutes at 60°C or above. Therefore, all water heaters with a capacity greater than 15 litres should be able to heat their entire contents to greater than 60°C. 60°C is recognised as a pasteurisation temperature for legionella. More info
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What information do I need to hold in a site logbook?In order to be able to demonstrate that your water systems are effictively managed, your site logbook should contain; Management structure and contact information, your legionella risk assessment, an up to date schematic of the water system, your written scheme, procedures for emergencies and a record of the monitoring and maintenance tasks identified in your written scheme. More info
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