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Good Morning,
I work for a facilities management company we currently provide PPM (EL tests, water temps etc.) service to a a ground floor office which is part of a 6 floor office block. The company is due to move out of these premises so it will be unoccupied until they manage to sublet. My question is should we still be carrying out the monthly PPM? My first thought is if there is no-one on the floor there is no risk, however taps that were frequently used are now going to be little used outlets so could potentially pose a riks of legionella? Do we also have a responsibility to ensure that the EL is still in good working order in case of emergency etc.
Any advice is appreciated.
Angela
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Hi Angela
FM is a bit out of my sphere, however I would say you are still obliged to carry out monthly testing regardless of whether the property is vacant or not, presumably you are still contracted and being paid for the service. However if the client instructs you not to carry out monthly tests while the property is vacant, then you are off the hook so to speak.
That's my take on it - others may not agree.
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Hi,
As your client occupies the ground floor only,is there a Landlord or Letting Agent involved?
If so,you would have to abide by their terms and conditions.
If premises are run down then they usually make charges in order to get them back up to their standards ( dilapidations) which can be very costly.
I would say that it is best to turn off the water supply and carry out periodical checks with date - timed photographic evidence to show what the condition of the premises were like when you actually inspected them.
Cheers
Andy
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As someone else has said all utilities to the void areas of the building should be isolated. Water systems should be drained as well so that will mean that the normal PPM schedule can be suspended. You may find that your insurance company insists that this is done when any building or part of building becomes void. Failure to do so may mean that any insurance claim due to water damage or fire caused by electrical equipment will not be paid as it will be a condition of continuing cover.
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