L8 Legionella Control
We offer a range of services to help you meet your L8 Legionella obligations. We understand it can be quite daunting when faced with the requirements of any written assessment and the routine tasks that need to be carried out. We can help you meet your obligations.
Legionella is potentially a fatal disease caused by inhaling particles of water containing the legionella bacteria. The symptoms are headaches, high fever and confusion which can lead to death
Compliance with L8
As part of the control measures which need to be put into place by the duty holder or the responsible person onsite, there are actions which need to be carried out as a control measure. Legionelle bacteria can colonise in various parts of the cold and hot water system. Areas which should recieve attention some of which are detailed below
Dead legs or blanked off sections of pipework
TMV Mixing Valves and outlet pipework
Potable Water Expansion Vessels
Cold Water Storage Tanks
Hot Water Cylinders
Air Handling Ventilation Units
Air Conditioning Systems