More and more frequently, legionella related deaths and illnesses are being found in relation to domestic properties, and are being highlighted in the media. The risk in rented properties, is that if any death or illness caused by legionella were to happen, the Landlord or Managing Agent of the property would be liable. The landlord or managing agent would then face a fine of an unlimited amount, which would be decided by a court of law. Legionella is a potentially fatal disease, there are also less severe types of Legionellosis, for example Pontiac fever, which although is not usually fatal, is a hazard to health.

Some articles have been is the national press recently, and links to these stories are here:

• Grandad killed by legionnaires disease caused by garden hose

o https://www-aol-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.aol.co.uk/travel/2017/06/16/granddad-killed-legionnaires-disease-garden-hose/amp/

• Deadly legionella lurking in approximately 1.5 million UK homes

o http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4569428/Deadly-Legionnaires-bug-lurking-1-5m-British-homes.html#ixzz4jDKJtod7

Many companies and service providers such as EPC/Gas Cert & inventory have started offering this service, but without the required level of competency and offering poor quality documents. This leaves the landlord, the company who appointed the service provider and most importantly the tenant at risk, should any issues arise in a property.

We are a legionella control specialist, so using us for assessments means you fulfil your obligation to use a competent service provider. Not only do we assess rented properties, but also assess and manage NHS Health Centres, Schools/Universities, Hotels, Residential Care Homes etc.

As we are a legionella control specialist we can offer the full spectrum of legionella control/water hygiene services including:

• Legionella Risk Assessment (Landlord shortened version or full commercial)
• Cold Water Tank & Full Water System Chlorination & Disinfection
• Consultancy (with landlords/property owners following the assessments if required)
• Remedial Plumbing Works
• Sampling
• Training
• Safe Contractor Approved

Benefits to our service include:

• City & Guilds Qualified Assessors
• High quality assessment & full water system inspection including cold water tank inspection, photographic evidence, site specific recommendations, control scheme for landlords and tenants advising of duties.
• 10 Years’ experience
• Fully Insured
• Full Uniform/Shoe Protectors/ID/CRB Checked

For more information, please see our website www.acquiescecompliance.com or call 0121 608 3272

Legionella found in water at Reynoldsburg apartment complex

Top Safety Accreditation for Acquiesce Environmental Compliance Ltd

AEC LTD has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.

Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.

Safecontractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its existing clients

Safecontractor is applicable to most sectors although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contracted services.

 

For more information about our services in Water Hygiene & Legionella control, please call 01216083272

Dani James, Chief Executive of Premier Places, Worcester has been kind enough to write us a fantastic testimonial, following the delivery of 350 Legionella Risk Assessments of their rented properties. Please see our ‘testimonials’ page to see this and more comments of what people are saying about us.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-02/brisbane-wesley-hospital-patient-positive-legionella-infection/7064152