FAQ
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
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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.
- 04
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.
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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.