Dry riser - Revision history

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	Dry risers should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and ready for use. Problems can be very serious in the event of a fire, and are typically caused by vandalism or theft, blockages or pipework failure or by connection failure or outlets being open.		Dry risers should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and ready for use. Problems can be very serious in the event of a fire, and are typically caused by vandalism or theft, blockages or pipework failure or by connection failure or outlets being open.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	NB [https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-and-fire-safety/planning-gateway-one-glossary/planning-gateway-one-glossary Planning Gateway One - Glossary], published on the Planning Portal, defines a dry riser/dry rising main/dry fire main as: ‘A water supply pipe installed in a building for fire-fighting purposes, fitted with inlet connections at fire service access level and landing valves at specified points, which is normally dry but is capable of being charged with water usually by pumping from fire and rescue service appliances.’

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki ==~~=	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
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	* Vertical riser.		* Vertical riser.
	* Wet riser.		* Wet riser.
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−	~~=== External references. ===~~
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−	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].
−	* High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].

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Designing Buildings at 11:41, 15 September 2020

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	* High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].		* High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].

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Editor at 11:19, 17 July 2018

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−		+	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and it avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them.
−	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and it avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them.~~<br/>~~	+

	Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.		Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.

−	Dry risers have an inlet connector at rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that fire mains are provided in buildings that are more than ~~18m~~ tall. In buildings less than 50m tall, fire mains can be either dry or wet risers, however, where a building extends to more than ~~50m~~ above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.	+	Dry risers have an inlet connector at rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that fire mains are provided in buildings that are more than 18 m tall. In buildings less than 50m tall, fire mains can be either dry or wet risers, however, where a building extends to more than 50 m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.

−	Each inlet connector must be within ~~18m~~ of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in accessible, but secure enclosures on the external face of buildings and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.	+	Each inlet connector must be within 18 m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in accessible, but secure enclosures on the external face of buildings and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.

−	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located in protected lobbies, stairs or enclosures where these are available.	+	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry riser outlets, or landing valves, may be located in protected lobbies, stairs or enclosures where these are available.

	At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.		At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Approved documents.	+
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Approved documents.
−	*Fire and rescue service.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Firefighting route.	+	* Fire and rescue service.
−	*Joint fire code.	+	* Firefighting route.
−	*Protected escape route.	+	* Joint fire code.
−	*The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.	+	* Protected escape route.
−	*Unprotected escape route.	+	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
−	*Wet riser.	+	* Unprotected escape route.
		+	* Vertical riser.
		+	* Wet riser.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===
−	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].
−	*High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].

−	[[Category:Regulations]]	+	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].
−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	* High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].
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Designing Buildings at 06:04, 15 August 2015

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	*Building regulations.		*Building regulations.
	*Fire and rescue service.		*Fire and rescue service.
		+	*Firefighting route.
	*Joint fire code.		*Joint fire code.
		+	*Protected escape route.
		+	*The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
		+	*Unprotected escape route.
	*Wet riser.		*Wet riser.

Designing Buildings at 08:08, 6 October 2014

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−	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and it avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them. <br/>	+	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and it avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them.<br/>

	Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.		Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.
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	*Approved documents.		*Approved documents.
	*Building regulations.		*Building regulations.
		+	*Fire and rescue service.
	*Joint fire code.		*Joint fire code.
	*Wet riser.		*Wet riser.

Designing Buildings at 08:02, 29 August 2014

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−	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire.	+	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and it avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them. <br/>

	Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.		Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.

−	Dry risers have an inlet connector at rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that ~~dry risers~~ are provided in buildings that are more than 18m tall. ~~However~~, where a building extends to more than 50m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.	+	Dry risers have an inlet connector at rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that fire mains are provided in buildings that are more than 18m tall. In buildings less than 50m tall, fire mains can be either dry or wet risers, however, where a building extends to more than 50m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.

	Each inlet connector must be within 18m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in accessible, but secure enclosures on the external face of buildings and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.		Each inlet connector must be within 18m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in accessible, but secure enclosures on the external face of buildings and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.

−	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located ~~within secure enclosures, often~~ in protected lobbies, stairs or ~~cupboards~~.	+	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located in protected lobbies, stairs or enclosures where these are available.

	At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.		At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.
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	*Building regulations.		*Building regulations.
	*Joint fire code.		*Joint fire code.
		+	*Wet riser.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===

Designing Buildings at 10:52, 28 August 2014

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−		+	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire.
−	Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in ~~dry riser~~ water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire.	+

	Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.		Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.

−	Dry risers have an inlet connector at a rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that dry risers are provided in buildings that are more than 18m tall. However, where a building extends to more than 50m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.	+	Dry risers have an inlet connector at rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that dry risers are provided in buildings that are more than 18m tall. However, where a building extends to more than 50m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.

−	Each inlet connector must be within 18m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in an accessible, but secure ~~enclosure~~ on the external face of ~~the building~~ and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.	+	Each inlet connector must be within 18m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in accessible, but secure enclosures on the external face of buildings and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.

−	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located within enclosures, often in protected lobbies, stairs or cupboards.	+	Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located within secure enclosures, often in protected lobbies, stairs or cupboards.

	At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.		At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.
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	*Building regulations.		*Building regulations.
	*Joint fire code.		*Joint fire code.
−	~~=== External references. ===~~

		+	=== External references. ===
	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].		*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].
	*High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].		*High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].

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Dry risers are used to supply water within buildings for fire-fighting purposes. The provision of a built-in dry riser water distribution system means that fire fighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire.

Dry risers do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. This is as opposed to wet risers, which are permanently charged with water.

Dry risers have an inlet connector at a rescue service vehicle access level and landing valves at locations on each floor. Part B of the building regulations (Fire Safety) requires that dry risers are provided in buildings that are more than 18m tall. However, where a building extends to more than 50m above the rescue service vehicle access level, wet risers are necessary as the pumping pressure required to charge the riser is higher than can be provided by a fire service appliance, and to ensure an immediate supply of water is available at high level.

Each inlet connector must be within 18m of a fire service appliance access. Inlet connectors are typically contained in an accessible, but secure enclosure on the external face of the building and are identified as a ‘dry riser inlet’.

Dry risers themselves should be within fire-fighting shafts, and where necessary in protected escape stairs. Dry-riser outlets, or landing valves may be located within enclosures, often in protected lobbies, stairs or cupboards.

At the top of dry-riser pipework an air valve is provided to allow air in the dry riser to escape when the riser is charged with water. There is often also a roof-level testing outlet.

Dry risers should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and ready for use. Problems can be very serious in the event of a fire, and are typically caused by vandalism or theft, blockages or pipework failure or by connection failure or outlets being open.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Approved documents.
*Building regulations.
*Joint fire code.
=== External references. ===

*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partb/bcapproveddocumentsb/bcapproveddocbvol2/ Approved document B2].
*High-rise fire fighting. [http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/dr.html Dry Risers (Dry standpipes)].

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