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Hollow Tank Support Replacements London
Hollow Tank Support Replacements at a Large Office Complex in London
Project Brief
A large office complex in London recently underwent a Legionella Risk Assessment which identified a serious issue - five large water tanks on site were supported by hollow structures, known to create a high-risk environment for bacterial growth. These hollow supports were flagged as a significant Legionella hazard. The client needed a specialist contractor who could not only carry out the remedial work efficiently, but also plan and execute the project in a way that avoided operational disruption. Titan Mechanical Services was brought in to manage the full replacement process.
Solution
Our full turnkey proposal included:
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Weekend Working: To avoid any disruption to weekday operations, all works were scheduled and completed over a single weekend. Our team drained down each of the five tanks, simultaneously, saving time and maximising the efficiency of the works.
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WRAS-Approved Solid Supports: The hollow supports were carefully removed and replaced with solid, WRAS-approved alternatives. This eliminated the stagnant areas inside the old supports and brought the tank infrastructure in line with industry guidance.
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Tank Cleaning and Recommissioning: Following the installation of the new supports, each tank was cleaned, disinfected and refilled. The tanks were then recommissioned and brought back into service, fully operational and compliant.
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Confined Space Protocols: As the works involved entry into water tanks, confined space safety protocols were implemented throughout. This ensured the safety of our engineers while maintaining a high standard of workmanship in a restricted environment.
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ACOP L8 and Best Practice Compliance: Every stage of the works was completed in accordance with plumbing best practice and the guidelines laid out in ACOP L8. Our focus was on restoring compliance while delivering a robust, long-term solution.
Key Benefits Delivered
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No Disruption: All works were completed out of hours over a single weekend, avoiding any downtime or interruption to office staff or building services.
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Compliance with ACOP L8 Restored: The risk posed by the hollow supports was fully resolved. Post-project checks confirmed that the water systems now met all relevant Legionella control standards.
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Full Turnkey Service: From draining to recommissioning, Titan delivered a complete solution. All five tanks were back online and in full working order by the end of the weekend.
To find out more about how Titan Mechanical Services can help you replace outdated or high-risk infrastructure in your water systems, visit our Cold Water Tank page. To see more of our recent Legionella remedial work projects, visit our page:
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Excellent company to deal with - very professional. Works carried out to the highest standard and reports informative, easy to understand and contain photographs. RAMS and program of works issued in a timely fashion and regular project updates throughout. Highly recommend."
Robert Kitchin, Property Manager