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As it is a requirement of ACoP L8, our normal first step when initiating a Legionella control programme, is to undertake a full Legionella Risk Assessment on the hot and cold water systems on your premises.
The Risk Assessment will cover the following
Identify all hot & cold water systems within the premises.
Record water temperatures of all water outlets.
Provide schematic diagrams of floor plans showing the location of all water outlets, hot and cold water systems and their associated equipment.
Structure management responsibilities.
Assess risk factors associated with all aspects of your hot & cold water systems.
Make recommendations for any remedial actions that may be required.
Provide an overall action plan for remedial action as required.
Produce record sheets for the monitoring of, water temperatures, little use outlet flushing, etc., as required by ACoP L8.
Issue Working logbook for your Legionella Control records.
(Assessment will be carried out on all systems where reasonable access can be gained.)
On completion of the Legionella Risk Assessment , when we have a full record of your hot & cold water systems, we will make recommendations for an annual service programme. This usually comprises the cleaning and disinfection of all cistern supplied hot & cold water systems on site, and water quality monitoring, by the annual taking of water samples to be analysed for the presence of the Legionella bacteria. These steps will be fully documented for your records, and when combined with a regime of regular temperature checks and other monitoring tasks, as laid out in the Legionella Risk Assessment Log Book, will ensure your complete compliance with the requirements of ACoP L8 and other current legislation applying to the control of Legionella.
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