Document background
A Domestic Legionella Risk Assessment is a crucial document required under Irish health and safety legislation to evaluate and manage the risks associated with Legionella bacteria in building water systems. This assessment is mandated by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and related regulations, particularly for properties where water systems could pose a risk of Legionnaires' disease. The document should be commissioned when new buildings are brought into use, when significant changes are made to water systems, or as part of regular review cycles (typically every two years). It provides a detailed evaluation of water systems, identifies risk factors, assesses control measures, and outlines management procedures necessary for maintaining safe water systems. The assessment is particularly important in Ireland's climate and building environment, where conditions can be favorable for Legionella growth if systems are not properly managed.
