(HTM 04-01) Safe water in healthcare premises

Document first published:: 20 May 2016
Page updated:: 13 November 2023
Topic:: Estates
Publication type:: Guidance

This Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) gives guidance on the legal requirements, design applications, maintenance and operation of hot and cold water supply, storage and distribution systems in all types of healthcare premises.

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HTM 04-01, part a: design, installation and commissioning

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Summary

The guidance is for:

healthcare management
water safety groups
design engineers
estate managers
operations managers
contractors
supply chain businesses

It also provides advice and guidance on the control and management of the risk posed by Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other water borne pathogens within a healthcare setting.

Part A covers the design, installation and commissioning.

Part B covers operational management.

Part C focuses on specific additional measures that should be taken to control and minimise the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in augmented care units.

It should be read in conjunction with the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (L8) and HSG274 Part 2. It is equally applicable to both new and existing sites.

Published 20 May 2016.