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Legionella Tap Temperature Testing Checklist

by Hmp Facilities, from the Community

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This weekly checklist guides facilities teams through tap temperature testing to reduce Legionella risk. Log hot and cold sentinel outlet temperatures, confirm hot water cylinder is at least 60 C and return at least 50 C, and verify outlets reach greater than 50 C (hot) within 1 minute and less than 20 C (cold) within 2 minutes. Use results to demonstrate compliance and trigger corrective actions.

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Water Temperature Check
Use this monthly water temperature check to monitor hot and cold outlets for Legionella control and compliance. Record maximum hot water temperature after 1 minute (50 C) and cold water after 2 minutes (less than 20 C). Confirm TMV or mixer tap temperatures are within specification, flush low-usage outlets, and inspect valves, pipework, and thermostats. If fitted, flush and drain expansion vessels and vent air. Check for dead legs and perform heater element insulation tests to earth. Capture defects and observations, site details, dates, and signatures to maintain compliant water systems.
by Niall Kealy, from the Community
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Monthly Hot & Cold Water Checks (Legionella)
Use this checklist to complete monthly hot and cold water temperature checks as part of Legionella risk control. Record temperatures at nearest and furthest outlets, confirm hot water reaches a minimum of 50°C within one minute and cold water is 20°C or below within two minutes, inspect thermostatic mixer valves (TMVs), note system condition, and sign off. Ideal for facility teams in gyms, offices, and other buildings to maintain water hygiene compliance and accurate records.
by Stephen Mason, from the Community
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Legionella Checks Template
This Legionella checks template guides weekly flushing of taps and toilets and monthly water temperature monitoring to manage Legionella risk. Record sites, dates, and readings, then verify cold water is below 20 C and hot water exceeds 50 C within one minute. Use it to standardize routine water hygiene checks, document compliance, and support safer building operations across locations.
by Karen Dufty, from the Community
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Water Temperature Tests for Sentinel Points
Use this monthly template to log hot and cold water temperatures at sentinel points across your site, including outlets closest to and farthest from the source, selected random outlets, mains supply, water tanks, and calorifier flow and return. It guides teams to run water for one minute before testing and to record results for manager review and regulatory inspection. Thresholds are aligned to common practice, with hot water above 50 degrees C and below 60 degrees C, and cold water below 20 degrees C. Ideal for hotels and hospitality facilities, this checklist supports Legionella risk management, compliance, and consistent maintenance records.
by Victoria Gabb, from the Community
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Water Temperature Check

Use this monthly water temperature check to monitor hot and cold outlets for Legionella control and compliance. Record maximum hot water temperature after 1 minute (50 C) and cold water after 2 minutes (less than 20 C). Confirm TMV or mixer tap temperatures are within specification, flush low-usage outlets, and inspect valves, pipework, and thermostats. If fitted, flush and drain expansion vessels and vent air. Check for dead legs and perform heater element insulation tests to earth. Capture defects and observations, site details, dates, and signatures to maintain compliant water systems.

by Niall Kealy, from the Community

10+

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Monthly Hot & Cold Water Checks (Legionella)

Use this checklist to complete monthly hot and cold water temperature checks as part of Legionella risk control. Record temperatures at nearest and furthest outlets, confirm hot water reaches a minimum of 50°C within one minute and cold water is 20°C or below within two minutes, inspect thermostatic mixer valves (TMVs), note system condition, and sign off. Ideal for facility teams in gyms, offices, and other buildings to maintain water hygiene compliance and accurate records.

by Stephen Mason, from the Community

10+

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Legionella Checks Template

This Legionella checks template guides weekly flushing of taps and toilets and monthly water temperature monitoring to manage Legionella risk. Record sites, dates, and readings, then verify cold water is below 20 C and hot water exceeds 50 C within one minute. Use it to standardize routine water hygiene checks, document compliance, and support safer building operations across locations.

by Karen Dufty, from the Community

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Water Temperature Tests for Sentinel Points

Use this monthly template to log hot and cold water temperatures at sentinel points across your site, including outlets closest to and farthest from the source, selected random outlets, mains supply, water tanks, and calorifier flow and return. It guides teams to run water for one minute before testing and to record results for manager review and regulatory inspection. Thresholds are aligned to common practice, with hot water above 50 degrees C and below 60 degrees C, and cold water below 20 degrees C. Ideal for hotels and hospitality facilities, this checklist supports Legionella risk management, compliance, and consistent maintenance records.

by Victoria Gabb, from the Community

10+

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Legionella Tap Temperature Testing Checklist

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