Legionella Control & Water Compliance for Offices, Retail & Business Premises
From corporate offices and retail units to shopping centres, business parks, hotels and mixed-use developments, commercial properties depend on safe, compliant water systems. At L8 Protection, we provide specialist Legionella control services tailored to the operational demands of commercial environments across the UK.
Whether you manage a multi-storey office building, a high-footfall retail space, serviced offices, restaurants, leisure complexes or a portfolio of tenanted commercial units, we help you meet your legal duties under ACOP L8, HSG274 and wider UK water regulations, while keeping compliance practical and manageable.
Protecting Staff, Tenants & Visitors with Professional Legionella Risk Assessments
All commercial properties with water systems, including offices, retail premises, hospitality venues, healthcare clinics, apartment blocks and industrial-style commercial units, must carry out a suitable and sufficient legionella risk assessment.
Our service includes:
- Comprehensive Legionella bacteria risk assessment of hot and cold water systems
- Site-specific water risk assessment tailored to your building’s usage
- Independent UKAS-accredited legionella testing
- Routine and reactive Legionella test services
In busy offices, low-use outlets can increase risk. In retail units and shopping centres, fluctuating occupancy patterns create additional challenges. In hotels and hospitality venues, guest safety is paramount. We assess how your building is used day-to-day and tailor our approach accordingly.
You’ll receive a clear, detailed report outlining risk levels, recommended actions and ongoing control measures, giving you confidence in your Legionella control strategy.
Water Temperature Testing for High-Use Commercial Environments
Temperature control is one of the most effective methods of preventing Legionella growth. In commercial properties such as offices, gyms, restaurants and shared workspaces, maintaining compliant temperatures is essential.
We provide:
- Scheduled water temperature testing
- Compliance-focused legionella testing of water temperatures
- Routine hot and cold water temperature test checks
- Secure digital records for audit and inspection purposes
Our monitoring programmes are designed around your building’s size, occupancy and system complexity, ensuring consistent protection and documented compliance.
Detailed Water Surveys & System Inspections Across Your Site
Commercial premises often contain multiple water storage tanks, calorifiers and extensive distribution pipework. Larger office blocks, retail parks and mixed-use developments can have complex systems that require regular inspection.
Our on-site services include:
- Comprehensive water survey inspections
- Professional water tank inspection services
- Internal and external water tank inspection
- Specialist cold water storage tank inspection
- Thorough water heater inspection
- Broader water inspection services across the entire system
We assess tank condition, cleanliness, insulation, access, overflow configuration and overall compliance. Where issues are identified, we provide clear, actionable recommendations aligned with ACOP L8 and UK regulations.
Straightforward Water System Compliance for Commercial Duty Holders
For landlords, property managers and facilities teams overseeing offices, retail units or hospitality premises, maintaining accurate compliance records is critical.
L8 Protection supports complete water system compliance with:
- Structured reports aligned with the Water Regulations UK
- Practical guidance based on recognised water regulations and guide standards
- Documentation meeting statutory water regulations requirements
- Clear evidence of compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG274
Our reports are professional, easy to understand and suitable for HSE inspections, insurance reviews and internal audits.
Accredited Training for Facilities & Property Management Teams
In-house understanding strengthens compliance. We deliver accredited training designed for facilities managers, maintenance teams and duty holders responsible for commercial properties such as offices, retail estates and hospitality sites.
Training includes:
- Legal responsibilities under ACOP L8
- Practical Legionella control procedures
- Monitoring and record keeping
- Risk awareness within commercial water systems
By building competence within your team, you reduce risk and improve long-term water safety management.
Supporting ACOP L8 & UK Water Regulations with Confidence
Commercial property owners and managers must comply with ACOP L8, HSG274, and the Health & Safety at Work etc. The 1974 Act 1974 and associated UK water regulations.
L8 Protection acts as your compliance partner, ensuring that whether you manage a single office, a retail chain, a hospitality venue or a nationwide commercial portfolio, your water systems remain safe, documented and fully aligned with current legislation.
Book Your Legionella Risk Assessment Today
If you’re responsible for a commercial property, arranging a professional legionella risk assessment isn’t just best practice, it’s a legal requirement under ACOP L8 and UK water regulations.
At L8 Protection, we make the process straightforward, efficient and fully compliant. Our experienced assessors will identify potential risks, provide clear recommendations and give you the documentation you need to demonstrate effective Legionella control. Contact L8 Protection today to book your legionella bacteria risk assessment and ensure your water systems remain safe, compliant and protected.