Posted By Barry hutton Part of out arrangements for controlling the risk from Legionella involves designing in outlet water temperatures, at wash hand basins of 50 degreesC. In schools however there is a risk of scalding. Is anyone aware of any guidance relating to safe hot water temperatures specifically for schools. I have seen the NHS Estates guidance on hot water temperatures.

Posted By Ken Taylor The HSE, CAPT, RoSPA, etc give 43 degC as the maximum hot water outlet temperature to protect risk groups from scalding. I would apply this to nursery age children, special needs and others based upon risk assessment (in addition to residents in care) and install thermostatic mixers to the outlets. Beyond this, 50 degC is given as the safe maximum against scalding.

Posted By Jack You should also see The Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999 (SI1999 No. 2) It has the following: 22. (3) The temperature of hot water supplies to baths and showers shall not exceed 43°C. 20 (4) In a special school, nursery school or teaching accommodation used by a nursery class in a school the surface temperature of any radiator, including exposed pipework, which is in a position where it may be touched by a pupil shall not exceed 43°C. Its available on HMSO website http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19990002.htm#3