Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 Part A Water systems - the control of Legionella, hygiene, 'safe' hot water, cold water and drinking systems - part A: design, installation, and testing
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Outlines the principles involved in design, installation and testing of hot and cold water supply, storage and distribution systems for healthcare premises. Applicable to both new and existing sites. Details source of supply, water treatment regimens, water softening, filtration, metal contamination, building management systems, materials of construction, pipework installations, noise and vibration, economy and conservation, treatment, testing and commissioning, disinfection and documentation.
Document History
Superseded by 2016 version. Supersedes NHS Estates' HTM 2027 and HTM 2040. To be read with HTM 04-01: Addendum 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa - advice for augmented care units'.
ISBN
9780113227440
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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