Legionella is a bacteria found in water. It is found naturally in low levels in all water systems but it multiplies in stagnant water between 20°C and 50°C. It can cause Legionnaire’s disease- a fatal form of pneumonia contracted by inhaling fine water droplets containing high levels of the bacteria.
Yes. Landlords have duties under Health & Safety law to assess the risk of Legionella and take appropriate action.
It is necessary for a competent person to assess the risks of Legionella in domestic rental properties and decide on the action necessary. Legionella testing will be required only in exceptional circumstances and generally not in domestic hot and cold water systems.
A risk assessment will highlight any issues present, as well as appropriate control measures for controlling the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Bacteria will multiply daily in water if taps, showers and other outlets are not used. Dangerously high levels of the bacteria could be reached in as little as 10 days.
Simple measures could include flushing through rarely used taps and cleaning shower heads regularly, but also include correct design and maintenance of water systems.
A1 Home Inspectors are Elmhurst Members and are trained, qualified and checked to ensure they are 'fit and proper' persons, so you can be assured of excellent service, an accurate risk assessment and associated certificate. Elmhurst regularly sample work done by their assessors to ensure it is to the right standard. All Elmhurst members are required to adhere to a strict Code of Conduct which describes the level of service you can expect. In the unlikely event that a problem occurs, Elmhurst will help you resolve the issue, and if that fails all reports issued with Elmhurst are fully insured.
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