Dry & Wet Risers
Dry & Wet Risers
A Dry Riser is a system of valves and pipework which enables the Fire Service to pump water on to the uppeer floors of a building. A Wet Riser is a system of valves and pipework which are kept permanetly charged with water.
A dry riser system is an empty pipe running up the inside of a building which can be connected to by firefighters and used as a pressurised water system. There will be inlet connections on the
outside of the building – or in fire escape areas – for the fire services to access, allowing the water to be pumped up to valves on upper floors on the inside.
This makes things easier for firefighters who are tackling a blaze in a building with multiple floors, with most systems installed up to a max of 50m above the fire service access level.
These systems are designed to provide pressure on the upper floors of a building, so need to be planned into the construction of a building carefully.
Installation
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service to our clients with competitive rates. We always deliver our service to the best possible standard complyin with legal requirements.
We carry out dry riser installations across the UK including London, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Essex, Norwich, Nottingham & Derby.
Service / Maintenance
Dry Riser Maintenance
Dry risers are required to have a 6 monthly visual check,
Every 12 months a water test should be carried out to 12 bar for 15 minutes.
This is a legal requirement dictated by BS9990:2015 which is the British Standard that details requirements for dry riser testing and maintenance in the UK.
Dry Riser testing frequency and dry riser maintenance requirements. Durcan Dry Risers know the answer and are here to help.
The 6 monthly visual check which is primarily an anti theft or anti vandalism check. This should be carried out by a competent person with the records stored in a safe place, should they be required by the local authorities. The annual water test should be carried out to 12 bar for 15 minutes. A professional company with the correct equipment, processes and H&S records should be utilised.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to arrange maintenance of dry and wet riser systems. Durcan Services provide the necessary maintenance to meet the legal requirements. This includes visual inspections every 6 months and an annual service which includes pressure and wet tests.
NEW - Live Appointment Booking System
Visit our live appointment planning system where you can schedule a riser service to suit your schedule
Print