Legionella Control and Prevention measures designed to meet the requirements of the ACOP L8, HSG 274 and HTM 04-01.

The Health and Safety Executives Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8, technical guidance HSG 274 and the Department of Health's HTM 04-01 all require that suitable measures are implemented to minimise the risk from Legionella bacteria.  The measures must site specific and be based on the findings of the sites risk assessment.

Some measures will be single one off measures designed to elimiate Legionella risks such as the removal of deadlegs.  Others will be regular measures such as temperature monitoring, cleaning, disinfections, chlorination and the inspection of Thermostatic Mixing Valves.

At Water Wise we are WaterSafe registered as required by HTM 04-01, members of the CIPHE and recognised as Approved Contractors under the Water Regulations.

Spray outlets (usually showers) need to be cleaned and disinfected at least quarterly to minimise the risk from Legionella.

All systems require regular temperature monitoring at a frequency decided upon in the risk assessment.

TMV valves require regular inspection and testing to ensure they are in working order and to minimise the risk of scalding.