LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES
The HSE approved code of practice (L8) advises that individuals, who provide residential accommodation or who are responsible for the water system(s) in their premises, are required to ensure that the risk of exposure to Legionella in those premises is properly controlled. Subsequently, landlords of residential accommodation have a responsibility to safeguard their tenants.
WHAT AM I REQUIRED TO DO?
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) provides a framework for controlling risk of all biological agents (including Legionella). A Landlords responsibility is to identify the risk, either themselves or through a responsible person and implement any necessary measures to control any risk.
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A competent person is someone with sufficient authority, competence, necessary skills, knowledge of the system and experience.
DO I NEED A WATER SAMPLE?
A sample is not usually required for domestic hot and cold water systems. It may be required in specific circumstances (Part 2, Para 120)
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T MEET MY OBLIGATIONS?
The consequences can be serious. As a landlord you are legally required to manage properties, so as not to expose tenants, residents and visitors to risk. Heavy fines can be imposed if you fail to do so and if someone was unfortunate enough to die from Legionnaires' disease contracted at your property you could even face imprisonment. The risk of this occurring is higher in vulnerable groups of people.
Legionella
Leeds
ABOUT US
See our short video below to learn more about us and our approach to legionella risk management
WHAT WE DO - LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENTS
Taking the hassle out of legionella risk management
Our primary role is to conduct a Legionella Risk Assessment on your premises to assess the possibility that Legionella bacteria is present in your water system. Once this is completed, we will provide you with our detailed report that highlights our findings and recommendations.
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For extra security, we will take a water sample on request. The sample is held in the right conditions for the bacteria's growth for two weeks, to test for its presence. As soon as we have the results, we will contact you.
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A specific requirement of the HSE Approved Code of practice (L8) is to produce a schematic/diagram that identifies the configuration of a building services water systems, plant, equipment and components. Where one is not present, we will create this for you to ensure you have the correct recorded paperwork.
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As well as all the above, we are on hand to offer advice around your risk management.