LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. (i) In accordance with the Code of Practice issued by The Health and Safety Executive regarding the control of legionella bacteria in water systems, Landlords and their Managing Agents are required to ensure that the risk from exposure to legionella from all water systems in residential rental premises is controlled.
(ii) When you sign this contract with us you are confirming that you believe the property is safe and free from any such bacteria, and that you are responsible for the ongoing safety of the property.
(iii) You also confirm that where you are instructing us to act for you under our Management Services, you will allow us to take any necessary steps, at your cost, if a problem is suspected or found at the property during the course of the tenancy.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. We confirm that we believe the Premises are safe and free from legionella bacteria at the start of the tenancy.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. In line with the code of practice issued by The Health and Safety Executive about controlling legionella bacteria in water systems, we confirm that we believe the property is safe and free from legionella bacteria at the start of the tenancy. See clause E38 about your responsibilities in relation to this.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. 3.6.1 The Landlord is responsible for ensuring that the Premises are compliant with Health and Safety Executive form ACOP L8 ‘The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ at the start of, and throughout, the tenancy, by properly undertaking a Legionella risk assessment and, if necessary, making any required changes to the water system of the Premises. Coopers request that a copy of any written risk assessment is provided upon instruction. By signing these Terms of Business, the Landlord acknowledges responsibility for the safety of the Tenant at the Property and confirms all risks regarding Legionnaires Disease have been considered and an assessment carried out. Should you require Coopers to carry this Assessment out we can do so for £75.00 plus VAT.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. The Council has adopted a Policy on Water Hygiene and Controlling Legionnaires Disease in response to the need to aim to eliminate or ameliorate, wherever reasonable and practical, the risks of Legionnaires Disease bacteria in its buildings. This requirement stems from various pieces of legislation that places a legal obligation on the Council to ensure that water hygiene standards reach the requirements set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The Policy stipulates the need to undertake an appropriate risk assessment in every property in order to locate and identify circumstances that could breed this bacteria. The Council will be responsible for holding these risk assessments and for responding to any subsequent work to rectify/upgrade. The list of site Manager’s duties listed in Appendix A contains a further reference to Legionnaires disease management issues.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. In order to comply with the Health and Safety Executive's Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment at the Premises prior to letting especially if there are open water tanks, cooling systems, a hot tub, pond, or a swimming pool. A copy of any written risk assessment shall be provided upon instruction and at the latest prior to any Tenancy agreement being signed. By signing these Terms of Business the Landlord acknowledges his responsibility for the safety of the Tenant at the Premises, confirms he has considered all risks regarding Legionnaires Disease and has carried out a risk assessment. If we think a further assessment is required it will be carried out at the Landlord’s expense.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. In order to comply with the Health and Safety Executive's Code of Practice the Landlord must carry out a risk assessment at the Premises prior to letting especially if there are open water tanks, cooling systems, a hot tub, pond, or a swimming pool.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems” due to major building alterations or replacements of systems that are carried out by third parties.
LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE. 3.10.1 Amendments to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) ‘Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems’ means that providers of residential accommodation are now responsible for ensuring that the risk from exposure to legionella in premises is properly controlled. For further information we recommend you read the HSE ‘Essential information for providers of residential accommodation’ available on the website xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx/legionnaires/ legionella-landlords-responsibilities.htm – Please note that landlords not on our VIP Premium Service will have an-ongoing responsibility.
