Water safety in West Midlands
Older industrial and commercial buildings in the West Midlands frequently carry redundant pipework and dead legs left behind by previous refits.
Typical properties we work with in West Midlands include industrial units, offices, hospitals, schools and a large HMO and student market. Water supply in the region is generally moderately hard.
Regulations in England
In England, legionella duties come from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and COSHH 2002, with HSE's ACoP L8 and HSG274 setting the standard. Enforcement is by HSE or the local authority, depending on the premises.
Enforcement. HSE and local authority environmental health teams enforce, depending on the type of premises.