Do commercial buildings need a Legionella risk assessment?
Yes — under ACoP L8, commercial property owners and landlords have a legal duty to assess and manage Legionella risk in water systems.
Legionella Compliance for Commercial Properties
Under the Health and Safety Executive's ACoP L8 guidance, any commercial building — offices, hotels, managed residential blocks — has a legal duty to assess and control the risk of Legionella bacteria in water systems, particularly cold water storage tanks and cooling systems.
What's Required
- A written Legionella risk assessment, reviewed periodically
- Regular temperature monitoring and tank inspections
- Cleaning and disinfection of cold water storage tanks
- Written records for insurance and compliance audits
RARE carries out Legionella risk assessments and tank cleaning services for managed buildings, hotels and commercial clients across London.
Reviewed by RARE Plumbing London Engineering Team — Gas Safe registered engineers serving prime London since 2013.
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