Activity

Description of risk

Risk borne by Contractor

Risk borne by Authority

Comments/Actions to be taken to minimise risk

H. Utilities

Environmentally (legionella etc) caused infections arising from property services e.g. water-tanks

•  costs of remedial action

•  compensation costs

•  Awareness of Health and Safety Requirements and good practice

•  Systematic checking of quality of water supply from tanks

Costs

•  increases in cost of supply in excess of the general rate of inflation

•  Council responsibility, risk and costs

•  Energy efficiency measures and revenue-sharing agreement with Contractor

Continuity of supply and volume changes

•  Increased/reduced usage

•  Relief for contractor