Dry Riser Testing

The wet test normally entails connecting the inlet to a pump & water supply
using a pressure fed supply. The system is then completely charged with water to
a pressure of 10 bar measured at the inlet for a period of at least 15 min.
During this period, an inspection of the system is made to check that no leakage
of water is taking place at any of the joints or landing valves.The wet test normally entails connecting the inlet to a pump & water supply
using a pressure fed supply. The system is then completely charged with water to
a pressure of 10 bar measured at the inlet for a period of at least 15 min.
During this period, an inspection of the system is made to check that no leakage
of water is taking place at any of the joints or landing valves.The wet test normally entails connecting the inlet to a pump & water supply
using a pressure fed supply. The system is then completely charged with water to
a pressure of 10 bar measured at the inlet for a period of at least 15 min.
During this period, an inspection of the system is made to check that no leakage
of water is taking place at any of the joints or landing valves.A asd
A Dry Riser is part of a fire suppression system in a building. It consists of a dry pipe which runs vertically / horizontally throughout a building with outlets on each floor.  The main inlet is normally found on the ground floor where Firefighters can access.

Under BS 9990/2006, property owners are obliged for dry risers to be tested annually.

How do we test dry risers?
InDepth Water Management are leading the way in Dry Riser testing for property owners, facility managers and the hospitality sector.

After initial visual inspection our tests are completed by testing the riser with pressurised water to 10 bars measuring at the inlet for 15 plus minutes.  If there is a loss in pressure greater than 0.5 bar then it is a failed test. 

All insets and outlets are checked for leaks and any missing or faulty items replaced.  If any valves have to be replaced a further pressure test will be carried out before certification is issued. 


For more information about dry riser testing contact an InDepth Water Management representative now.

Comprehensive Dry Riser testing by InDepth Water Management