A major focus of the standard is preventing . It aligns with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance.
is a critical British Standard that provides complementary guidance to the BS EN 806 series on the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of hot and cold water services for domestic use within buildings. It serves as the primary UK implementation for maintaining safe water hygiene and replaces the older BS 6700 standard, which was withdrawn in 2012. Core Purpose and Scope of BS 8558
The standard is structured to provide specific "how-to" advice aligned with the parts of BS EN 806:
Keeps cold water below 20°C and hot water above 50°C to prevent Legionella proliferation.
Before a system is put into use, it must undergo a rigorous commissioning process.
It incorporates changes to align more closely with revised HSE codes and other documents like PD 855468:2015 (for flushing/disinfection).
Sites like The NBS or Accuris provide the document for professional use.
The standard offers detailed, practical advice to ensure that tap water remains pure and safe for human consumption. It is designed to bridge technical gaps in European standards, particularly regarding UK-specific requirements like underground pipework within building curtilages, which are not covered by BS EN 806.
For maintaining hygiene and meeting legal obligations for water safety.
For specifying system layouts that prevent stagnation.
A major focus of the standard is preventing . It aligns with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance.
is a critical British Standard that provides complementary guidance to the BS EN 806 series on the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of hot and cold water services for domestic use within buildings. It serves as the primary UK implementation for maintaining safe water hygiene and replaces the older BS 6700 standard, which was withdrawn in 2012. Core Purpose and Scope of BS 8558
The standard is structured to provide specific "how-to" advice aligned with the parts of BS EN 806: bs 8558 pdf
Keeps cold water below 20°C and hot water above 50°C to prevent Legionella proliferation.
Before a system is put into use, it must undergo a rigorous commissioning process. A major focus of the standard is preventing
It incorporates changes to align more closely with revised HSE codes and other documents like PD 855468:2015 (for flushing/disinfection).
Sites like The NBS or Accuris provide the document for professional use. It serves as the primary UK implementation for
The standard offers detailed, practical advice to ensure that tap water remains pure and safe for human consumption. It is designed to bridge technical gaps in European standards, particularly regarding UK-specific requirements like underground pipework within building curtilages, which are not covered by BS EN 806.
For maintaining hygiene and meeting legal obligations for water safety.
For specifying system layouts that prevent stagnation.
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