Legionella assessment for Landlords and Housing associations

Do Landlords Need a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Here’s the Answer...

Housing associations and Landlords have a duty to safeguard their customers, employees, and residents from Legionella threats. Maintaining secure water systems is essential, and testing for Legionella in housing associations gives you the knowledge you need to stay secure and in compliance.

Landlords in the UK have a legal duty to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria in their rental properties. This duty stems from Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and is enforced under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).

Your Legal Duty:
Legionella Risk Assessments for UK Rental Properties

Here is some guidance on the requirements for landlords.

A Legionella Risk Assessment is Mandatory
Landlords must carry out a Legionella risk assessment to determine if there is any risk of Legionnaires’ disease from water systems in their properties.

Is a legionella risk assessment required for all rental properties.

Yes, legionella risk assessments are required for all properties including single private lets, HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation), and housing association properties.

Ongoing Obligation

The risk assessment should be reviewed regularly, especially when:
There’s a change in tenancy
Plumbing works are carried out
The property is vacant for a long period

What control measures can landlords implement for preventing Legionnaires disease?

Run all taps and showers weekly (especially between tenancies)
Clean shower heads every 3 months
Ensure water is stored and heated at proper temperatures:
- Hot water: stored at 60°C and distributed at 50°C or higher
- Cold water: below 20°C

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