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Twenty questions on legionella in domestic properties, drawn from the eight lessons. Each answer shows the reason and the lesson it came from.

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1. How do people catch Legionnaires’ disease?
2. In what temperature range does HSE say legionella can grow?
3. Which of these is NOT one of HSE’s four conditions that increase the risk?
4. Who does HSE say is at higher risk?
5. Does a landlord have a legal duty to assess the risk from legionella?
6. Does the law require a landlord to hold a legionella certificate?
7. Who can carry out the risk assessment for a rented home?
8. A letting agent manages the property. Where should it say who is responsible for legionella?
9. Which hot water system stores no water?
10. A home has a tank in the loft and a cylinder in the airing cupboard. What must be checked that a combi home does not need?
11. At what temperature should hot water be stored in a cylinder?
12. How hot should water be at a hot tap, and how quickly?
13. How cold should water be at a cold tap after running for two minutes?
14. Which thermometer should you use?
15. How long must an outlet go unused before HSE’s guidance treats it as infrequently used?
16. A basin was removed and its pipes were capped at the wall. What should be done?
17. Which ordinary outlet in a home makes the most breathable spray?
18. You cannot get into the loft safely to look at the tank. What do you record?
19. A tenant finds the hot water too hot at the bath. What is the right fix?
20. How often does the law say a legionella risk assessment must be renewed?

20 questions. Pick an answer to see whether it is right, and why.

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