BS 8680

What it is

The code of practice for building a water safety plan: a management-system approach to all water risks, not just Legionella.

Who it binds

A voluntary standard, increasingly expected as best practice.

What it covers

Establishing a water safety group, plan structure, risk management and review.

Key references

Clause 4.2 governance / water safety group; clause 4.4 risk assessment (p.18); clause 4.6 controlling risks / scheme of control (p.29); clause 4.9 monitoring (p.38); clause 4.11 documentation (p.43).

Edition

BS 8680:2020

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