Legionella is a bacterium that can grow in water systems and cause a serious form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease. It thrives in warm water environments and can pose a serious health risk to your tenants if not properly managed.
As a landlord, you have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to manage the risks from Legionella in your rental properties. A comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessment is the first step in identifying and controlling these risks.
We inspect shower heads for limescale, damage and build-up that could harbour bacteria.
We check the temperature of your stored hot water (cylinder or thermostat.
We assess your hot water system settings and controls to ensure safe temperatures.
We assess your hot water system settings and controls to ensure safe temperatures.
We check temperatures at various outlets, including taps and showers.
We check temperatures at various outlets, including taps and showers.
Our qualified assessors will:
Comprehensive findings and recommendations for your water systems
Documentation proving you've met your legal obligations
Confidence that your tenants are protected from Legionella risk
At Adegrity, we recommend annual Legionella Risk Assessments for domestic properties. More frequent assessments may be needed if significant changes are made to your water systems.
Legionella is a form of bacteria commonly found in water systems such as water tanks, pipes and air conditioning units. .
A Legionella Risk Assessment identifies potential risks in your water systems and helps you comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice (L8). It protects your tenants and keeps you legalls compliant.
As a landlord, you have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to manage the risks from Legeionella in your rental properties.
Our assessors will inspect your water systems, identify potential risks, test water samples if needed and provide recommendations to control and manage any identified risks.
At Adegrity, we recommend annual assessments for domestic properties. More frequent assessments may be needed if significant changes are made to your water systems.
You’ll receivve a detailed risk assessment report with findings, recommendations and an action plan to manage any identified tasks.
