Business Parks and Multi-Tenant Buildings: Who Is Responsible for Fire and Legionella Checks?
In a shared building, who is responsible for the fire risk assessment, the Legionella risk assessment and sampling? A practical guide for tenants, landlords and managing agents in Ireland.
Gyms, Sports Clubs and Leisure Centres: Legionella and Fire Safety Basics
Showers, changing rooms and busy public spaces create two risks to manage: Legionella and fire. A practical guide for gym, club and leisure centre owners in Ireland.
Flushing Little-Used Taps and Showers: A Legionella Guide for Irish Premises
Water that sits still in pipes, taps and showers can warm up and stagnate. That is exactly the kind of condition in which Legionella bacteria can grow. Flushing little-used outlets is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep water moving, and it is usually one of the first actions a Legionella risk […]
What Happens During a Fire Risk Assessment Visit in Ireland?
If you have never had a fire risk assessment carried out, it helps to know what the visit involves. The short version: a competent person walks your premises, looks at how fire could start and spread, checks how people would get out, and then gives you a written report with clear priorities. This guide explains […]
Landlord Fire Safety in Ireland: What the Rented Housing Regulations Require
What landlords in Ireland must provide for fire safety under the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019, for single houses and apartment buildings.
Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers: Legionella Control
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are among the higher-risk water systems for Legionella, because they spray water into the air and can carry droplets some distance. If your building has one, it needs specialist attention: a clear risk assessment, a written scheme, regular treatment and monitoring, and competent people looking after it. This guide explains […]
Chemical and Cleaning Product Storage: Fire Safety Checklist
Cleaning products, solvents, paints, aerosols and other chemicals are among the most common ways a small fire becomes a big one in a workplace. The fix is rarely complicated: store less, store it in the right place, keep it away from ignition sources and from your escape routes, and make sure staff know what they […]
Water Softeners and Filters: Legionella Risks and Good Practice
Water softeners and filters can protect your plant and improve water quality, but they can also create new places for Legionella and other bacteria to grow if they are not looked after. The main risks are stored water, slow flow and warm temperatures, and the fact that these units are often installed and then forgotten. […]
Electric Showers and Point-of-Use Water Heaters: Legionella Basics
Electric showers, under-sink water heaters and instant hot water taps are common in offices, clubs, shops and small workplaces. They are convenient because they heat water close to where it is used. They are often seen as low risk for legionella, and many are, but they still need to be included in your legionella risk […]
Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Systems: Legionella Risks
Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems are increasingly common in new and refurbished buildings across Ireland. They reduce mains water use by collecting rainwater or reusing lightly used water for things like toilet flushing, irrigation and vehicle washing. They are a good idea, but they introduce stored water that is not treated to drinking standards, […]