BS 7592

What it is

The code of practice for how to take representative Legionella water samples.

Who it binds

A voluntary standard, the reference for sampling method and planning.

What it covers

Sampling points, volumes, neutralisers, handling and the planning of a representative sampling regime.

Key references

Clause 4 preparation (4.2 task risk assessment p.7); clause 6.2 biocide neutralizers (p.12); clause 7 sampling procedures p.14 (7.4 pre/post-flush p.16, 7.5 biofilm p.20); clause 8 transport (p.26); clauses 9–15 outbreak sampling (p.29).

Edition

BS 7592:2022

Editions and clause references are confirmed against the publisher on the date shown; always check you are reading the current version. Nothing here is legal advice. See the control-parameters reference for the numbers, and all standards.