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These documents are intended for NHS Estates and Facilities staff and contractors

Code Title Publication Date Supplement Number/ Part Version/Date Updated
WHTM 00 Policies and principles of healthcare engineering 2014    
WHTM 01-01 Decontamination of surgical instruments (medical devices) used in acute care Part A: Management and provision  2018 Part A  
WHTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices within acute services Part B: Common elements 2013 Part B  
WHTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices within acute services Part C: Steam sterilization and steam for sterilization 2013 Part C  
WHTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices within acute services Part D: Washer-disinfectors 2017 Part D  
WHTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices within acute services Part E: Alternatives to steam for the sterilization of reusable medical devices 2014 Part E  
WHTM 01-04 Decontamination of linen for health and social care Management and provision 2017    
WHTM 01-04 Decontamination of linen for health and social care Engineering, equipment and validation 2017    
WHTM 01-04 Decontamination of linen for health and social care Social care 2017    
WHTM 01-04 Decontamination of linen for health and social care Guidance for linen processors implementing BS EN 14065 2017    
WHTM 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental practices and community dental services 2014 Revision 1  
WHTM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part A: Policy and Management 2017 Part A  
WHTM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part B: Design and Installation  2014 Part B  
WHTM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part C: Operational management (including guidance on non-channelled endoscopes and ultrasound probes) 2014 Part C  
WHTM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part D: Validation and Verification (including storage/drying cabinets) 2017 Part D  
WHTM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part E: Testing Methods 2017 Part E  
WTHM 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes Part F: Decontamination of Semi-Critical Ultrasound Probes; Semi-invasive and Non-invasive Ultrasound Probes 2023 Part F  
HTM 02-01 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems Part A: Design, installation, validation and verification 2006 Part A  
HTM 02-01 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems Part B: Operational Management 2006 Part B  
WHTM 03-01 Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises Part A: The concept, design, specification, installation and acceptance testing of healthcare ventilation systems 2023 Part A  
WHTM 03-01 Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises Part B: The management, operation, maintenance and routine testing of existing healthcare ventilation systems 2023 Part B  
WHTM 04-01 Safe water in healthcare premises Part A:Design, installation and commissioning 2016 Part A  
WHTM 04-01 Safe water in healthcare premises Part B: Operational management 2016 Part B  
WHTM 04-01 Safe water in healthcare premises Part C: Pseudomonas aeruginosa – advice for augmented care units 2016 Part C  
WHTM 04-01 Performance specification D 08: thermostatic mixing valves (healthcare premises) 2017 Supplement 1  

HTM 05-03

 Firecode: General Fire Safety 2011 2011 Part A  
HTM 05-03 Firecode: Operational provisions Part B - Fire detection and alarm systems 2006 Part B  
HTM 05-03 Firecode: Part C - Textiles and furnishings 2007 Part C  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part D: Commercial enterprises on healthcare premises 2014 Part D  
HTM 05-03 Firecode: Operational provisions Part E - Escape lifts in healthcare premises 2006 Part E  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part F: Arson prevention in healthcare premises 2014 Part F  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part G: Laboratories on healthcare premises 2014 Part G  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part H: Reducing false alarms in healthcare premises 2015 Part H  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part J: Guidance on fire engineering of healthcare premises 2015 Part J  
HTM 05-03 Firecode:  Guide on fire risk assessment in complex healthcare premises 2011 Part K  
WHTM 05-03 Firecode: Part M: Fire safety in atria in healthcare premises 2014 Part M  
WHTM 05-01 Firecode: Managing healthcare fire safety 2019    
WHTM 05-02 Firecode - Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises      
HTM 88 Firecode: Fire precautions in housing providing NHS supported living in the community 2001    
WHTM 06-01 Electrical services supply and distribution 2018    
WHTM 06-02 Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems 2024    
WHTM 06-02 Electrical Safety Handbook 2024    
WHTM 06-03 Electrical safety guidance for high voltage systems 2024    
HTM 06-03 Authorised Persons Logbook 2006    
WHTM 07-01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste 2025   2026
HTM 07-02 Encode: Making Energy Work in Healthcare. Environment and Sustainability. Part A: Policy and Management 2015 (Wales 2016) Part A  
HTM 07-02 Encode: Making Energy Work in Healthcare: Environment and Sustainability. Part B: Procurement and Energy Considerations for New and Existing Facilities 2015 (Wales 2016) Part B  
WHTM 07-03 NHS Wales Car Parking Management: Environment and Sustainability 2012    
HTM 07-04 Water Management and Water Efficiency 2012    
HTM 07-07 Sustainable Health and Social Care Buildings  2011    
HTM 08-01 Acoustics 2011    
WHTM 08-02 Lifts 2017    
WHTM 08-03 Bedhead Services 2011    
HTM 08-06 Pathology Laboratory Gas Systems  2007    
HTM 54 Building Components Series - User Manual - 3rd Edition 2005    
HTM 57 Building Components Series - Internal Glazing - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 58 Building Components Series - Internal Doorsets - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 59 Building Components Series - Ironmongery - 3rd Edition 2005    
HTM 62 Building Components Series - Demountable Storage System - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 63 Building Components Series - Fitted Storage Systems - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 66 Building Components Series - Cubicle Curtain Track - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 67 Building Components Series - Laboratory Fitting Out System - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 68 Building Components Series - Duct and Panel Assemblies 1993    
HTM 69 Building Components Series - Protection - 2nd Edition 2005    
HTM 2005 Building Management Systems: Design Considerations 1996    
HTM 2005 Building Management Systems: Management Policy 1996    
HTM 2005 Building Management Systems: Operational Management 1996    
HTM 2005 Building Management Systems: Validation and Verification 1996    
HTM 2009 Pneumatic Air Tube Transport Systems: Design Considerations and Good Practice Guide  1995    
HTM 2009 Pneumatic Air Tube Transport Systems: Management Policy 1995    
HTM 2022 Medical gas pipeline systems: Supplement 1: Dental compressed air and vacuum systems  2003 Supplement 1