Landlords, building owners, and businesses with water systems that could support bacterial growth need legionella risk assessments, including showers, taps, and hot water tanks in residential or commercial properties. This is a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the COSHH Regulations, not just good practice. We carry out assessments for domestic and light commercial properties (up to around 9 taps); larger commercial systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers fall outside our scope, so get in touch to check if we can help. Read more: A Landlord’s Guide to ACOP L8 Compliance.