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ADVANCED FIRE TECHNOLOGIESProtection by Professionals

Dry and Wet Riser System

Assurance Contact


www.advancedfiretech.co.ukemail: [email protected]

UNIT A1, TRECENYDD BUSINESS PARK, CAERPHILLY, MID GLAMORGAN, CF83 2RZ.TEL: 0844 911 999 1 FAX: 0844 911 999 2

Why choose Advanced Fire Technologies

Advanced Fire Technologies can design, install, maintain and monitor systems using the latest technologies. With a nationwide team of local engineers, Advanced Fire Technologies can lookafter the needs of single sites or high street multiples.

Working to suit your individual needs. With a firerisk assessment led approach, Advanced FireTechnologies can work with businesses large

and small to help them comply with the latest fire and health & safety regulations.

Flexible approach to financing. Advanced FireTechnologies customers can choose a paymentmethod suitable for their business.

Maintaining and raising standards to ensure customers comply. Advanced Fire Technologiesis BS EN ISO 9001 approved for the installation,supply and maintenance of fire safety equipment, and is independently audited by the British Standards Institution .

Government approved. Advanced Fire Technologies is an approved supplier of fire protection for the NHS and for Central and Local Government offices, schools and universities.

Fire Protection

Prevent FireFire risk assessmentFire risk managementFire trainingGas detectionService and maintenance

Detect FireFire detection system24/7 fire alarm monitoring

Contain FireFire extinguishersHose reelsFire extinguishing systemsSprinklersWet & Dry risersFire DoorsFire Barriers

Escape FireEmergency lightingTrainingVoice alarmsFire safety signs

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For further information or a free no-obligation quotation, please contact:

Advanced Fire Technologies LtdUnit A1Trecenydd Business ParkCaerphillyCF83 2RZ

Tel: 0844 911 9991Fax: 0844 911 9992

Email: [email protected]

Web:www.advancedfiretech.co.uk

The new Fire Safety Regulations placea duty of care responsibility on theemployer / owner to use competentpersons. Advanced Fire Technologiesgives you that assurance through itsindependent third party UKAS accreditation.

Fire Authorities take the new order veryseriously and with the addition of thenew 'Corporate Manslaughter andHomicide Act 2007', prosecutions arebeing made.

Advanced Fire Technologies will provide you with professional help andsupport to allow you to satisfy therequirements of the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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Legislation Risers Explained How AFT can help

Advanced Fire Technologiesis committed to providing its customerswith the highest level of service andsupport.

Through or team of trained engineers, we are able to service and maintainyour systems in accordance with BS9990:2006.

Our custom built 'Dry Riser Unit', houses allthe equipment and spares necessary todeliver a 'self-sufficient' service to yourdoorstep.

Vehicle crossing rampsCones & barriersAir Compressor Electricity Generator600 litre water storage tank

'Godiva' Fire Service pump

It's simple - in order to pressurise a DryRiser System with water, and simulateusage by the Fire and Rescue Service,you must have the right equipment!

Wet Risers

A Wet Riser System is kept permanentlycharged with water from a pressurised supply.

Utilising the town mains water supply, aseries of pumps maintain water levels inlarge storage tanks, normally located onthe uppermost level of the building.

Each floor is fitted with an outlet valve,gravity fed from the storage tanks, towhich a fire fighting hose can be connected.

Service - Two inspections per annum inaccordance with BS 9990: 2006.

Six Monthly - Visual and functional test-ing of all pipe work, brackets, valvesand cabinets.

Annually - In addition to the six monthinspection, the following checks shouldbe carried out:

Cleanliness of storage tanks.

Flow Test.

Thorough inspection of the boosterpumps and their associated mechanical& electrical equipment.

Dry Risers

Dry Risers are normally only chargedwith water when required by the fireand rescue service.

An inlet valve is provided at street levelallowing a fire service pump or engineto be connected. Each floor of thebuilding is fitted with an outlet valve onto which a fire fighting hose can beattached. Water is then pumpedthrough the riser for delivery at the relevant area of the building.

Service - It is imperative that a maintenance regime is adhered to on a six monthly basis.

Six Monthly - Visual and functional testing of all pipe work, brackets, valvesand cabinets.

Annually - In addition to the six monthinspection, the system is pressurised withwater to a pressure of 10bar andchecked for leaks.

Why maintain my dry/wet riser?

Risers can be prone to neglect andeven vandalism, so it is important tohave them regularly maintained andinspected. With the potential for penalties should they fail to function inthe event of a fire, the risers should bevisually inspected every 6 months andhydraulically pressure tested annually inaccordance with BS 9990.

Maintenance of measures provided for protection of fire-fighters

"Where necessary in order to safeguardthe safety of fire-fighters in the event of a fire, the responsible person mustensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect of the premises forthe use by or protection of fire-fightersunder this order or under any other enactment, including any enactmentrepealed or revoked by this order, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in anefficient state, in efficient working orderand in good repair"

Extracted from Regulatory Reform (FireSafety) Order 2005, Section 38 - (1)

What is a dry/wet riser?

Dry and Wet Riser Mains are intendedfor use by the Fire Service to provide areadily available means of deliveringconsiderable quantities of water toextinguish or prevent the spread of fire inlarge buildings.

Where will I find a dry/wet riser?

Dry Riser

In buildings where there are floors higher than 18m above Fire Serviceaccess level (to a maximum of 50m).

Low level buildings where there areexcessive distances from entrances(60m).

Wet Riser

In buildings where there are floorshigher than 50m above Fire Serviceaccess level.

“...efficient, cost-effective and professional...”

ADVANCED BROCHURE Dry and Wet.qxd 13/11/2009 10:04

Legislation Risers Explained How AFT can help

Advanced Fire Technologiesis committed to providing its customerswith the highest level of service andsupport.

Through or team of trained engineers, we are able to service and maintainyour systems in accordance with BS9990:2006.

Our custom built 'Dry Riser Unit', houses allthe equipment and spares necessary todeliver a 'self-sufficient' service to yourdoorstep.

Vehicle crossing rampsCones & barriersAir Compressor Electricity Generator600 litre water storage tank

'Godiva' Fire Service pump

It's simple - in order to pressurise a DryRiser System with water, and simulateusage by the Fire and Rescue Service,you must have the right equipment!

Wet Risers

A Wet Riser System is kept permanentlycharged with water from a pressurised supply.

Utilising the town mains water supply, aseries of pumps maintain water levels inlarge storage tanks, normally located onthe uppermost level of the building.

Each floor is fitted with an outlet valve,gravity fed from the storage tanks, towhich a fire fighting hose can be connected.

Service - Two inspections per annum inaccordance with BS 9990: 2006.

Six Monthly - Visual and functional test-ing of all pipe work, brackets, valvesand cabinets.

Annually - In addition to the six monthinspection, the following checks shouldbe carried out:

Cleanliness of storage tanks.

Flow Test.

Thorough inspection of the boosterpumps and their associated mechanical& electrical equipment.

Dry Risers

Dry Risers are normally only chargedwith water when required by the fireand rescue service.

An inlet valve is provided at street levelallowing a fire service pump or engineto be connected. Each floor of thebuilding is fitted with an outlet valve onto which a fire fighting hose can beattached. Water is then pumpedthrough the riser for delivery at the relevant area of the building.

Service - It is imperative that a maintenance regime is adhered to on a six monthly basis.

Six Monthly - Visual and functional testing of all pipe work, brackets, valvesand cabinets.

Annually - In addition to the six monthinspection, the system is pressurised withwater to a pressure of 10bar andchecked for leaks.

Why maintain my dry/wet riser?

Risers can be prone to neglect andeven vandalism, so it is important tohave them regularly maintained andinspected. With the potential for penalties should they fail to function inthe event of a fire, the risers should bevisually inspected every 6 months andhydraulically pressure tested annually inaccordance with BS 9990.

Maintenance of measures provided for protection of fire-fighters

"Where necessary in order to safeguardthe safety of fire-fighters in the event of a fire, the responsible person mustensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect of the premises forthe use by or protection of fire-fightersunder this order or under any other enactment, including any enactmentrepealed or revoked by this order, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in anefficient state, in efficient working orderand in good repair"

Extracted from Regulatory Reform (FireSafety) Order 2005, Section 38 - (1)

What is a dry/wet riser?

Dry and Wet Riser Mains are intendedfor use by the Fire Service to provide areadily available means of deliveringconsiderable quantities of water toextinguish or prevent the spread of fire inlarge buildings.

Where will I find a dry/wet riser?

Dry Riser

In buildings where there are floors higher than 18m above Fire Serviceaccess level (to a maximum of 50m).

Low level buildings where there areexcessive distances from entrances(60m).

Wet Riser

In buildings where there are floorshigher than 50m above Fire Serviceaccess level.

“...efficient, cost-effective and professional...”




Assurance Contact











Fire Protection








Tel: 0844 911 9991Fax: 0844 911 9992











Assurance Contact











Fire Protection








Tel: 0844 911 9991Fax: 0844 911 9992











Assurance Contact











Fire Protection








Tel: 0844 911 9991Fax: 0844 911 9992











Assurance Contact











Fire Protection








Tel: 0844 911 9991Fax: 0844 911 9992









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