Although we are specialists in our field, we can only advise you, it would be down to building control or the local fire authority to determine this.
FAQ
Dependent on the height of your building it can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
A Dry Riser is generally 4 inch or 115mm to the outside wall for just the pipework. Including standard male valves and fittings the space you would need is 450mm from the back off the pipework to the front edge of the landing valve. This can be reduced to 350mm using right angle flanged valves.
We can fully design a dry riser system in accordance with current British standards and regulations, this would then need to be passed off by building control.
Standard box sizes are 460mm by 640mm for the internal cabinets and 400mm by 600mm for the external cabinets. The heights for all cabinets should be between 400mm and 600mm to the bottom of the cabinet from finished floor level.
We offer 24 hour maintenance on all dry/wet riser, hose reel and fire hydrant systems. For installation from enquiry through to install can take less than 24 hours.
A dry riser is made out of galvanised steel pipe. Although a lot of people decide to box the pipework in, sometimes this isn’t feasible for a number of reasons, dry risers can be free standing with just a padlock and strap securing the valve. You can also paint the dry riser whatever colour you want (except the landing valve)
Not only is it the law to have your system regularly inspected whether it a dry riser or fire hydrant, regular maintenance is paramount. Not only will this potentially save lives but will cost you less money in the long run. As a building owner or responsible person, it is your responsibility to make sure these works are completed.
If you are having work done on your building or fire protection and or if your system is not currently working for whatever reason you need to contact your local fire authority and let them know and place signage where required. Then get the system back live as quick as possible.
Fire hydrants are a ring main of pipework below ground level, which are intended for use by the fire brigade. You can usually identify a fire hydrant by signage located in a prominent position and colour of the hydrant housing itself which is yellow with FH imprinted on it.
We are proud members of CHAS which shows we have good health and safety policies.
Some companies might try and get away with air tests, but this is not sufficient. Not only are air test dangerous they do not meet current regulations. BS 9990-2015 advise 12 bar hydraulic pressure test for 15 minutes.
There should be a hydraulic pressure test every 12 months, each system varies on what is required. You Should also have regular visual inspections to check for vandalism and make sure all parts are in good working order. Contact us for more info.
With over a decade within the industry we are a very experienced company. We offer a professional, cost effective Service. Unlike our competitors we do not use subcontractors, so we can guarantee the highest standards.
Yes we offer full in house designs for any dry riser requirements. No matter the size we can be of assistance.
In the event of emergency this is where the fire brigade get their supply of water. Failure to properly maintain these systems can cause delays resulting in loss of property or lives.
Very cheap compared to the damage a fire can do without one of these systems in your building. Firetech dry risers are very competitively priced. Give us a call or drop us an email and we will be happy to assist.
We are highly skilled, professional company. With over 10 years experience within the industry.
Currently we work for a broad range of clients. From M&E companies to main contractors. We also work on behalf of other fire protection firms as well as building management agents.