Legislation & Guidance
Important rules and guidance documents you need to know about.
ACOP L8 (4th Edition)
Approved Code of Practice — Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
HSG274 Part 1
Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems — Part 1: Evaporative cooling systems.
HSG274 Part 2
Part 2: The control of legionella in hot and cold water systems.
HSG274 Part 3
Part 3: The control of legionella in other risk systems (spa pools, humidifiers, etc.).
BS8580-1
Water quality — Risk assessments for legionella control — Code of practice.
BS8680
Water quality — Water safety plans — Code of practice.
HTM04-01
Safe water in healthcare premises — Health Technical Memorandum.
HSG282
The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems.
BG50
Water treatment for closed heating and cooling systems — guidance.
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
Regulations governing water fittings to prevent waste, misuse, contamination and undue consumption.
