Independent, practical guidance on commercial water safety, hot water compliance, and legionella control across UK commercial buildings.
ukwatersafety.co.uk exists to help duty holders, facilities managers, landlords, and organisations understand what is required, why it matters, and how compliance is achieved under UK guidance and best practice.
This site focuses on prevention, risk management, and compliance — not emergency plumbing or sales-led advice.
Who This Site Is For
This guidance is written specifically for:
- Facilities & estates managers
- Commercial landlords & managing agents
- Hotel, leisure & hospitality operators
- Care homes, schools & public buildings
- Health & safety professionals
- Business owners with legal water safety duties
If you are responsible for a building’s water systems, this site is written for you.
What We Cover
🔹 Hot Water Safety & Temperature Compliance
Clear explanations of safe hot water storage and outlet temperatures, scalding risk, legionella control, and routine monitoring requirements in commercial properties.
🔹 Legionella Risk & Water Hygiene
Practical guidance on legionella responsibilities, risk assessments, control measures, and common compliance failures found during inspections.
🔹 TMVs & Scald Prevention
Independent information on thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), where they are required, how often they should be tested, and what inspectors expect to see.
🔹 Water Regulations & Backflow Prevention
Straightforward explanations of backflow risk, fluid categories, RPZ valves, and water regulations compliance in commercial and specialist environments.
🔹 Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
How planned maintenance, testing schedules, and documented checks reduce risk, prevent failures, and support legal compliance.
🔹 Inspections, Audits & Documentation
What inspectors look for, how to prepare for audits, and what records should be kept to demonstrate compliance.
Our Approach
ukwatersafety.co.uk is built around three principles:
- Clarity – complex regulations explained in plain English
- Accuracy – aligned with UK guidance and industry standards
- Independence – no sales pressure, no contractor bias
We focus on what duty holders need to know, not what vendors want to sell.
Guidance, Not Legal Advice
All information provided is educational and intended to support understanding of water safety and compliance responsibilities.
Specific requirements may vary depending on risk assessments, building use, and local authority guidance. Where appropriate, competent professional advice should be sought.
Start Here
If you are new to commercial water safety, we recommend starting with:
- What Is Commercial Water Safety?
- Who Is Responsible for Water Safety Compliance?
- Hot Water Temperature Compliance Explained
- Legionella Responsibilities for Duty Holders