Legionella Compliance Guides

11 July 2026

A practical checklist of legionella checks for UK landlords — what to do before letting, monthly monitoring duties, showerhead cleaning, and what records to keep.

4 July 2026

How much a legionella risk assessment costs in the UK — professional rates by property type, what's included, and when self-assessment is a legitimate free alternative.

27 June 2026

How often legionella checks are needed by building type — monthly temperature monitoring, periodic reviews, and when lab sampling actually applies in the UK.

20 June 2026

Legionella duties for Scottish landlords run through the Repairing Standard — a two-year review interval and a pre-let flush. How Scotland differs from England.

13 June 2026

A water hygiene risk assessment covers more than legionella — Pseudomonas, scalding and water quality. What the broader term means and its link to ACoP L8.

6 June 2026

The HSE temperature thresholds for legionella control, how often to check each part of your water system, and what to record in your monitoring log.

16 May 2026

Comparing digital and paper legionella log books — what records you must keep, how long to retain them, where each format helps and fails, and what inspectors expect.

9 May 2026

What a legionella risk assessment covers, who needs one, and how it works in practice — a practical guide for building managers, facilities teams, and duty holders beyond residential landlords.

2 May 2026

Yes — UK landlords can self-assess legionella risk for simple domestic systems. Here is how to decide if self-assessment is right for your property, what to check, and when to hire a specialist.

25 April 2026

Who counts as the legionella responsible person under ACoP L8 — what duties they hold, how liability works, when to delegate, and what competence means in practice.

18 April 2026

There is no official legionella certificate in the UK. Here is what the law actually requires — risk assessments, monitoring records, and written schemes — and why some companies sell 'certificates' anyway.

11 April 2026

What UK law requires for legionella testing — the difference between risk assessment, temperature monitoring, and microbiological testing, and who needs each.

4 April 2026

How to write a legionella written scheme of control under ACoP L8 — the 6 required sections, building-type examples, and how it connects to your risk assessment.

28 March 2026

Who needs a legionella risk assessment in the UK — landlords, employers, care homes, schools, and other duty holders. Clear yes/no answers by building type.

21 March 2026

Step-by-step guide to legionella risk assessments for UK landlords — what the law requires, how to self-assess, what records to keep, and what inspectors check.

14 March 2026

How long to flush taps for legionella compliance — HSG274 run times, which outlets need flushing, frequency rules, and how to record it properly.

7 March 2026

How to evaluate legionella risk assessment templates — the 8 sections every template needs, common gaps in free downloads, and why interactive beats static PDF.

28 February 2026

How often to review a legionella risk assessment under ACoP L8 — fixed intervals, trigger events, and what different building types require.

21 February 2026

Plain-English guide to ACoP L8 and HSG274 — what UK duty holders must do for legionella compliance, with specific thresholds, record requirements, and enforcement penalties.