All buildings which have fire risers must comply with the new British Standard BS9990:2015, should be visually inspected every six months and static pressure tested annually.
This pressure test should only be carried out using water, The responsibility of ensuring that this test is completed belongs to either the owner of the premises, the Manager or Management Company.
If you do not comply with these regulations severe penalties may be incurred. It is the responsibility of the property owners or the Managing Agents to comply with these standards.
Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations could result in prosecution and may also invalidate your insurance if a fire situation were to occur and the system fails due to a lack of regular maintenance. Please refer to our page on Fire Safety Order for further information.
Why Should I Use Dry Riser Specialists To Carry Out Dry/Wet Riser Testing And Maintenance?
Fire equipment maintenance must be carried out by Competent Persons as required by relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice (Fire Safety Order (RRFSO)) and guidelines as prescribed by the manufacturers.
The RRFSO states in Part 2, Fire Safety Duties – Section 17 (Maintenance):
(1) Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect of the premises under this Order or, subject to paragraph (6), under any other enactment, including any enactment repealed or revoked by this Order, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
In the event of an incident, fire investigators will ask to see a Certificate of Conformity, which should only be issued if the required standards have been adhered to.
DH Fire Consultancy Ltd ensures all works are completed in accordance with BS9990:2015 – the industry recognised British Standard.