Legionella/Landlord Responsibility

Black_Cat2

MovingForwards said:

I still smile when stepping into my own electric shower or running the water to do the washing up, knowing it's actually hot / boiling 😊
Got money in the bank ready to replace the shower when it wears out 😁

We all need something to remind us of something that makes us smile.  Ty for your replies MF 😸

FreeBear

Black_Cat2 said: the electric shower heats itself so doesn't come from the tank,

If the electric shower is fed directly from the mains water, Legionella is going to non-existent.

If you have a separate hot water tank, as long as the water is kept at ~55°C, the bacteria will die within the hour. 60°C and above, death is instant. The danger temperature is 25°C to 45°C - Between these two temperatures, the Legionella bacteria will multiply if the water becomes contaminated.

Black_Cat2

Ty FB, very helpful.  I have a feeling the hot water tank doesn't have an external temperature gauge on it as I remember the EPC saying something along those lines.  It is early and I'm maybe not quite awake yet so will pop up into the attic later and hook it out to check.  Tenants have never complained about the temperature of the water for washing up etc.  Might be I have opened a can of worms with this and am over thinking it 🤔

Black_Cat2

Another landlord responsibility question... 

I am looking to replace the front door and side panel on my rental property and wonder if anyone has experience of doing this re. any legal requirements etc.  Am I right in thinking that the glass needs to meet some kind of safety standard and is there a requirement for a specific kind of lock on the door etc? 

I do have a tendency to overthink stuff but I want to be a good landlord and do everything correctly. 

Any comments welcome 🐈

dimbo61

Windows can be fitted by a window company and they will come with a FENSA certificate.
However uPVC double glazed doors and patio/french doors don't ?
I hope and guess your looking at uPVC or composite materials for the front door.
Even though you are buying and having a brand new door fitted I would change the barrel to a turn lock for fire safety.
Keep the " old barrel " 

FreeBear

dimbo61 said: Windows can be fitted by a window company and they will come with a FENSA certificate.
However uPVC double glazed doors and patio/french doors don't ?

External doors need to comply with building regulations - These can be fitted by a FENSA certified installer (other schemes available), and the necessary paperwork provided. If you do the installation yourself or use a non-registered fitter, Building Control can sign off the work for a fee as long as you can prove the door meets the minimum required thermal performance along with a few other details.

Black_Cat2

Ty both.  Yes I'm looking at a composite door with a 'thumbturn' lock.  The side panel will be glass.  Will question the installer that he is fensa approved (or similar) at quoting stage.  Blown away with all the options and colours available atm.  Things have moved on since plain white door, white surrounds! 🐈

phloaw

tacpot12 said:

I did my own Legionella Assessment having researched the issue extensively. I can send you a copy of the report. 

Hey @tacpot12, if it's not too late, I'd also be interested. Thanks!