Not All Sites Need a Full Legionella Risk Assessment – But All Sites Need Compliance

Retail outlets, office branches, estate agents, and small commercial properties still carry a legal duty to manage Legionella risk. Even buildings with simple, mains-fed systems must comply with ACoP L8 guidance and the Water Fittings Regulations 1999.

Many legionella risk assessments on the market are designed for larger, more complex properties – which often leads to unnecessary time, admin, and cost for sites that simply don’t require that level of detail.

That’s where Dantek’s L8 Lite service comes in – a leaner, smarter approach to Legionella risk assessments, created specifically for sites with more straightforward water systems.

Introducing L8 Lite – A Streamlined Legionella Risk Assessment for small multi-site properties

L8 Lite is Dantek’s purpose-built solution for assessing Legionella risk in properties that are:

• Mains-fed
• Small or uncomplicated
• Without stored hot water
• Typically have straightforward water systems.
  

It offers everything needed for legal compliance and ongoing water safety – without the unnecessary extras that can slow down the process or inflate the cost.

Who Is It For?

This approach is ideal for companies that operate large numbers of small properties. That includes:

• Retail chains
• Fast food franchises
• Estate agency branches
• Offices without stored hot water
• Public-facing service units
  

Dantek successfully provide this service to retail outlets, estate agents and chemist branches. It gives their facilities teams confidence, consistency, and clarity – all while reducing admin load.

What You Get with L8 Lite

Fully Compliant Legionella Risk Assessment

L8 Lite complies with ACoP L8 and includes a full review of water systems to identify any risks that could promote the growth of Legionella bacteria.

Digital Asset Register

Each site receives a detailed asset register in a reportable format, structured using your internal property references. All assets are photographed in colour for easy identification and tracking.

Clear, Actionable PDF Report

Our reports are concise, branded, and include an executive summary alongside clearly highlighted actions. These are designed to make decision-making easy, especially across multi-site portfolios.

Condition Check

The assessment reviews water system condition and checks for compliance with the Water Fittings Regulations 1999, so you’re not just ticking a box – you’re ensuring safety and standards.

Seamless Upgrade Option

If any higher-risk items (such as calorifiers or storage tanks) are identified during the visit, we immediately upgrade to a full Legionella risk assessment, at a pre-agreed cost. No delays, no second visits.

Built for Scale: The Patch Management Advantage

Managing 10, 50, or 300 sites? L8 Lite supports efficient scheduling through Dantek’s patch management system. Once your property list is received, we organise visits by geographic region. This helps:

• Reduce travel costs
• Minimise disruption to site teams
• Achieve economies of scale
• Deliver consistent reporting across your estate
  

It’s a proven system already used successfully by national brands with large property portfolios.

Ongoing Portfolio Support – Beyond the Initial Visit

L8 Lite isn’t just a one-off assessment. Dantek helps you manage your water safety compliance over time, with:

• Free access to our electronic logbook, where asset data and reports can be stored
• Automatic reminders when your next review is due
• Remedial work quotes, delivered directly if any risks are found
• A dedicated contract manager, who audits reports and follows up on any recommendations

This level of support makes compliance simple, transparent, and easy to manage across your entire estate.

Why Businesses Choose Dantek and L8 Lite

• Specialised support for straightforward, high-volume sites
• Lower cost than full assessments – with no compromise on safety
• Fully qualified assessors who understand the differences between site types
• Fast turnaround on reports and remedial quotes
• Trusted by household brands across the UK
  

What’s Not Included in L8 Lite – And Why

Because L8 Lite is designed for properties that don’t have complex systems, it doesn’t include:

• Schematic diagrams (not needed for mains-fed systems without stored water)
• ALARP risk scoring (used only where detailed risk stratification is required)
• Unnecessary inspection items – keeping the assessment focused, relevant, and efficient

These exclusions aren’t compromises – they’re part of what makes the service cost-effective for the types of sites it’s designed for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do small, mains-fed properties still need a Legionella risk assessment?

Yes. ACoP L8 makes it clear that every business must assess the risk of Legionella, regardless of system complexity. L8 Lite provides a compliant and practical way to meet this requirement.

How do I know if a site qualifies for L8 Lite?

If the site is mains-fed, has no stored water, and appears straightforward in design, L8 Lite will likely be suitable. We’ll confirm suitability once your site details are shared.

What if a site turns out to have a tank or calorifier?

We upgrade the assessment on the spot to a full survey – no rebooking required.

Can this be rolled out across hundreds of locations?

Yes. That’s what it’s built for. Our patch management and reporting system are optimised for national rollouts and ongoing portfolio management.

Ready to Simplify Your Legionella Compliance?

If you’re managing a portfolio of small or straightforward sites and want a smarter, more efficient way to meet your Legionella compliance obligations, Dantek’s L8 Lite service is ready to support you.

Our team can help assess your site list, confirm eligibility, and plan an efficient rollout across your estate – with minimal disruption and maximum clarity.

Get in touch to speak with our experts about how L8 Lite can streamline Legionella risk management across your estate.