Housing & Compliance
Legionella Risk Assessments, Recorded in Full
Map water systems, log temperatures and document every risk factor on video. AnyInspect gives you verifiable, ACOP L8-compliant legionella assessments — completed faster and trusted by landlords, facilities managers and local authorities.
Legionella Compliance Shouldn't Be This Difficult
Water systems are complex, regulations are strict, and the consequences of getting it wrong are severe. Yet most assessors still rely on paper forms, scattered photos and memory to piece together their reports.
- Complex water system mapping done manually with sketches and notes that are impossible to verify after the visit
- Temperature readings logged on paper with no timestamped proof, leaving gaps that regulators and insurers will question
- Incomplete documentation that misses dead legs, infrequently used outlets and other high-risk features buried in ageing building infrastructure
From Water System to Verified Report in Four Steps
AnyInspect replaces clipboard assessments with a video-led workflow that captures every detail of your legionella risk assessment.
Walk the Water System on Video
Record your assessment as you trace the water system from inlet to outlet. Capture cold water storage tanks, calorifiers, TMVs, showers, taps and dead legs — all on a continuous, timestamped video feed.
Log Temperatures and Observations
Note hot and cold water temperatures, flow rates, and visual conditions as you go. AnyInspect timestamps each reading against the video so every data point is anchored to verifiable evidence.
AI Organises Your Findings
Our AI reviews your recorded assessment, identifies water system components, categorises risk factors and maps them to ACOP L8 and HSG274 requirements automatically.
Deliver a Complete Assessment Report
Generate a professional legionella risk assessment report with system schematics, temperature logs, risk ratings and recommended control measures — ready to share with duty holders and regulators.
Purpose-Built for Legionella Risk Assessment
Every feature designed to make water hygiene compliance thorough, verifiable and efficient.
Video-Evidenced Water System Survey
Record every component of the hot and cold water system on video. Tanks, pipework, TMVs, outlets and dead legs are all captured with visual proof that no paper form can match.
Timestamped Temperature Logging
Log water temperatures at each sentinel point with automatic timestamps tied to the video. Demonstrate that hot water is stored above 60 degrees C and distributed above 50 degrees C with irrefutable evidence.
Automated Schematic Mapping
AnyInspect helps you build a clear water system schematic from your recorded walkthrough, identifying storage, distribution and return pipework so nothing is overlooked.
Risk Rating and Prioritisation
Each identified hazard is rated by likelihood and severity following HSE guidance. High-risk items such as stagnant dead legs or inadequate temperatures are flagged for immediate action.
Control Measure Recommendations
Receive actionable recommendations for each risk, from flushing regimes and temperature adjustments to pipework modifications and descaling schedules, all referenced to ACOP L8.
Audit-Ready Compliance Records
Every assessment is stored with full video evidence, temperature data, risk ratings and reports in a single digital record. Access historical assessments instantly when regulators or insurers come calling.
Stop Guessing, Start Recording Your Legionella Assessments
Join assessors who have replaced clipboards with video-evidenced, AI-structured legionella risk assessments.
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Legionella Risk Assessment FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about legionella assessments and how AnyInspect supports them.
What is a legionella risk assessment?
A legionella risk assessment is a systematic review of a building's water systems to identify conditions that could encourage the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria. It examines water temperatures, system design, storage, distribution, and maintenance to determine the level of risk and recommend control measures. Under ACOP L8, duty holders are legally required to carry out and act on these assessments.
Who needs a legionella risk assessment?
Any employer, landlord, or person in control of premises with a water system that could create a risk of Legionella exposure must have an assessment. This includes offices, residential rental properties, care homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and any building with hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, or spa pools. If you are a duty holder under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, you have a legal obligation.
How often should legionella risk assessments be carried out?
There is no fixed statutory interval, but HSE guidance recommends reviewing assessments at least every two years, or sooner if there are changes to the water system, building use, or occupancy. Assessments should also be reviewed after any reported cases of Legionnaires' disease, significant system modifications, or if the existing assessment is no longer valid.
What does AnyInspect capture during a legionella assessment?
AnyInspect records the entire assessment on video as you walk the water system. It captures cold water storage tanks, calorifiers, hot water cylinders, TMVs, sentinel taps, showers, dead legs, and all pipework. Temperature readings are logged with timestamps against the video, and the AI categorises system components, risk factors, and generates a structured report aligned to ACOP L8 and HSG274.
What water temperatures should be maintained to control Legionella?
HSE guidance states that hot water should be stored at 60 degrees Celsius or above and distributed so that it reaches outlets at 50 degrees Celsius or above within one minute of running. Cold water should be maintained below 20 degrees Celsius. Temperatures between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius create conditions where Legionella can proliferate, so identifying and eliminating this range in your system is a core objective of the assessment.
How does AnyInspect help with water system schematic mapping?
As you record your walkthrough, AnyInspect captures the layout and components of your water system on video. The AI identifies key assets — tanks, valves, calorifiers, distribution pipework and outlets — and helps you build a clear schematic. This visual map becomes part of your report, giving duty holders and maintenance teams a reliable reference for ongoing monitoring and control.
How does AnyInspect support legionella compliance?
AnyInspect structures every assessment around ACOP L8 and HSG274 requirements. The video evidence, timestamped temperature logs, risk ratings, and control measure recommendations are all stored in a single digital record. Reports are formatted for regulatory review, and historical assessments are instantly accessible, giving you a complete audit trail that demonstrates ongoing compliance.
What are the duties of the responsible person for legionella control?
The responsible person, or duty holder, must ensure a suitable and sufficient legionella risk assessment is carried out, implement and manage a written scheme of control measures, appoint a competent person to oversee water hygiene, keep records of assessments, monitoring and maintenance, and review the assessment regularly. AnyInspect helps duty holders meet these obligations by providing verifiable, well-documented assessments and a clear record of actions taken.
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