UK Legionella Testing Requirements: What the Law Says in 2026
11 April 2026
What UK law requires for legionella testing — the difference between risk assessment, temperature monitoring, and microbiological testing, and who needs each.
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Plain-English guides to legionella record-keeping for UK duty holders.
Legionella Written Scheme of Control: What to Include and How to Write One
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.
Read more →Do I Need a Legionella Risk Assessment? Who Must Comply and When
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.
Read more →Legionella Risk Assessment for Landlords: What You Actually Need to Do
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.
Read more →Legionella Flushing: How Long to Run Taps and What the Rules Say
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.
Read more →What to Look for in a Legionella Risk Assessment Template
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.
Read more →How Often Should a Legionella Risk Assessment Be Reviewed?
28 February 2026
How often to review a legionella risk assessment under ACoP L8 — fixed intervals, trigger events, and what different building types require.
Read more →ACoP L8 and HSG274: The Plain-English Guide to UK Legionella Compliance
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.
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