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Comprehensive Dry Riser Testing & Service Contracts

We offer a comprehensive dry riser service for testing, routine maintenance and repairs. Where ever possible we aim to carry out any unscheduled repairs at the same time as the routine maintenance and testing on all dry risers to ensure an efficient, cost effective service and minimal disruption.

Our professional teams have many years experience working with clients from all industry sectors and have completed thousands of dry riser services and repairs over the years. Our engineers can easily carry out on the spot fixes using their wealth of knowledge. 

Our services include all the necessary dry riser testing, both annual pressure testing to 12Bar as dictated by BS9990:2015 and 6 monthly visual checks.

Recently we have had calls to a number of thefts of dry riser inlets for their scrap value. We will fit secure Dry Riser cabinets to minimize this occurrence for a fixed fee.

We have contracts with Block Management, FM companies and single property owners throughout the UK.

For a price or to schedule the work in, please call or email serviceoffice@dryrisersdirect.co.uk.

Testing of Dry Risers

Dry Riser Testing is Required Every Six Months

Regular dry riser testing is essential to ensure the equipment is is good working order. Servicing and maintenance of the equipment should also carried out at this time. The importance of a working dry riser can not be underestimated. The Fire brigade depends on dry risers in their fight against fire. If they cannot quickly and easily access the equipment or if it is faulty it may hamper their attempts to fight the fire so further endanger lives. 

What Testing is Required on a Dry Riser?

The 2015 British Standards BS9990 lays out recommendations for dry riser testing, maintenance and servicing. It recommends a visual inspection of dry riser equipment every six months and a more detailed physical dry riser test each year. 

Dry Riser Visual Inspection

The visual inspection of dry risers, required every 6 months, is to ensure that there are no obvious signs of damage or vandalism. It is important to document this and to quickly repair or replace any damaged or missing parts.

Annual Dry Riser Testing

It is a legal requirement that all dry riser installations undergo and pass a more in-depth dry riser test every 12 months. This annual dry riser test involves a physical testing of the dry riser installation.  This includes a hydraulic pressure test (or wet pressure test). Using a fire service approved hose and water pump the system is filled with water to a pressure of 12 bar (175psi) for a minimum of 15 minutes. This tests the system for any leaks. Our engineers carry out an initial air pressure test first to reduce the risk of a flooding should the dry riser leak. A comprehensive test of all valves, washers, seals, inlet and outlet valves is carried out along with a check of the dry riser cabinets and signage. Once the test is complete the dry riser system is drained and outlet valves are closed and secured with padlocks and straps. Finally the inlet breeching cabinet is closed and locked.

Following a dry riser test or a dry riser service, a certificate is issued to record the date of the testing and confirm the equipment passed the test and that it meets the requirements of BS9990:2015.

Who is Responsibly for Dry Riser Testing?

It is important to note that if there is ever a fire, the person responsible for the building i.e. the property owner, landlord or facilities manager, will need to show that all dry risers located in the building have been tested annually and that there is a valid certificate of compliance in place.

Our Dry Riser Testing Service

If it is dry riser testing you require, our experienced engineers can test your dry riser installation to ensure that it conforms to the latest British Standards and relevant building regulations. Dry Risers Direct specialise in this type of equipment. Our engineers are experienced in servicing, testing and maintenance. They carry an extensive inventory of spare parts so they can replace or repair any faulty parts to give you an efficient service and peace of mind. Dry Risers Direct offer a comprehensive testing service which complies with the new code of practice for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings, the British Standard BS9990:2015.

Please call or email serviceoffice@dryrisersdirect.co.uk to obtain a quotation or to book a service slot.

  • We have a network of Dry Riser service engineers close to you. Response times can be within hours if required.
  • Our vehicles use the latest tracking technology to ensure a speedy response.
  • We carry out hundreds of Dry Riser tests per month – our service is efficient and professional.
  • Our vehicles carry an extensive range of parts and a utilise specialist pumps, hoses and recording equipment.
  • We keep a system database accessible to our customers who can download their latest job reports 24/7

Do you have multiple sites with multiple Dry Risers? If so talk to us and we can discuss your preventative maintenance schedule and how we can take the headache away.

Our Dry Riser Test Equipment

To help you understand what is involved in dry riser testing please see the video below. As you can see the test equipment is quite large so good access and convenient parking near the system to be tested is important. 

The dry riser testing equipment is comprised of a single cylinder electric start diesel engine and a triple piston pump (Interpump AB180 : 60 Bar max).

The unit is specially designed to recirculate the water back into the tank to minimise mess and the need for additional water.

 

You can read more about the work we do in our News.

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Dry Riser Service Case Study


Dry Riser Testing at Essex University Student Accommodation

Date: June 2024Client: Essex University

The student accommodation at The University of Essex is a bustling hub of activity. Home to 15,000 students the Colchester Campus is the largest of their three sites, set within 200 acres of parkland. At Dry Risers Direct, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier fire safety solutions nationwide, and this project at Essex University’s Colchester Campus student accommodation demonstrates our commitment to excellence.

 

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Testimonials

“Extremely helpful and professional so please pass on my very best regards to the two individuals, and many thanks to the company. Would certainly recommend them and use them in the future if the need arises.” Laing O'Rourke  

'The lads have been excellent on here. We have another project in Birmingham. Will send you some drawings over. If you are in the area next week could we review please.' Thanks Dean Birmingham Job Centre

We have two Dry Risers in Anglesey, both of which had been neglected for a long period of time. Initially I was informed that both Dry Risers were in need of fairly major repair work. I contacted Dry Risers Direct and they responded in a professional, helpful manner, without fuss or delay. They completed an initial survey of both Dry Risers and proposed alternate options which would avoid unnecessary expense, extensive repair work, extensive building work and would be completed in time to satisfy the Fire Service. To my and the Directors delight they fulfilled all their promises and today we have two fully functional, air tight and Certified Dry Risers.

John Batson, Property ManagerGlyn Garth Court

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Dry Risers Direct Limited,

Units 2 & 3 Millbank House,
Riverside Business Park,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire,
England,
SK9 1BJ


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