Building and health & safety legislation
Complying with legislation is essential for building owners and facilities managers, to ensure sites are safe for employees and visitors, free from risks such as legionella bacteria, un-clean air and fire hazards. Through Guardian’s services, those responsible can comply with relevant legislation, avoiding fines and damaged reputations, while minimising risk to building occupants.
The following pages provide a guide to the most important legislation relevant to our business, and the customers we work for:
> Approved Code of Practice L8 – The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems
> BSRIA – Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Assessment
> SFG/20 – Maintenance Specification for Building Services
> B&ES TR/19 – Kitchen Ventilation Ductwork
> Health & Safety at Work Regulations
> HTM 03-01 – Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises
> COSHH – Air Quality Regulations
> BSRIA BG 29/2020 - Precommission Cleaning of Pipework Systems
> BSRIA BG 50/2021 - Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems.