Legionella Risk Assessments

Cooling towers (air-conditioning units for large buildings)
Hot tubs that aren’t drained after each use
Decorative fountains and water features
Hot water tanks and heaters
Large plumbing systems
Showers and  taps

A Legionella Risk Assessment, or LRA, is an audit carried out to assess the risk of Legionella bacteria being present in a property. Humans are at risk of contracting Legionellosis (the collective name for Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever) from the Legionella bacteria – this respiratory disease can be fatal; 1 in 10 people who contract Legionnaires Disease die.

Legionella occurs naturally in lakes and streams, but it is also found in man-made environments like:

Why do residential landlords need an LRA?

Landlords of residential accommodation have a legal duty to assess the risk of Legionella within a property and introduce control measures to minimise the risk. The L8 Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) was published by the Health and Safety Executive in 2001 and remains in place today. This ACOP requires a landlord to “…assess the risks from exposure to Legionella to their tenants.”

Why choose Survey Hive for your LRA?

Compliant – Our Assessors are highly trained and undergo regular, comprehensive compliancy checks meeting the required Legionella Control Association, and Health and Safety Executive’s standards.
Experience 
Coverage – With Assessors located across the UK, we can assess properties covering every postcode and provide a report within 48 hours.

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