We are looking for at least two new service engineers in London and also in the Birmingham area.

Dry Riser Service Engineer Job Description

Job Title: Dry Riser & Fire Hydrant Servicing Engineer

Location: Midlands & London

We’re on the lookout for dedicated individuals to become part of our dynamic team. Dry Risers Direct is a market leading fire protection specialist company. This role comes with a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including daily expenses, a company vehicle, and covered fuel costs. Join us on this exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities: The job will involve working alongside another engineer.

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of dry riser systems, including visual inspections and 12 bar wet pressure tests using specialist equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of fire hydrant systems.
• Accurately identify any remedial work required following inspections & carry out repairs when instructed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Generate detailed reports of service/job activities in a timely manner along with photos/videos of works carried out.
• Provide technical expertise and support to clients and internal teams.
• Willingness to work away from home occasionally.

Requirements:

• Experience in servicing and maintaining dry riser systems preferred, training will be provided.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations, training will be provided.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full, clean driving license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Company-provided vehicle, along with fuel and maintenance expenses.
• Daily travel expenses.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Potential for occasional travel and overnight stays.
• Uniform and PPE.
• Opportunity for overtime.

How to apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity and want to become part of a company at the top of the rapidly growing fire protection market, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to serviceoffice@dryrisersdirect.co.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: Company pension

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience: Industry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Dry Riser Service Engineers

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Construction Week Birmingham is a premier industry event that brings together professionals, experts, and businesses from the construction and building sector. It offers a unique platform for networking, showcasing innovations, and sharing knowledge within the construction industry. (Read More on their website.)

The Dry Risers Direct team had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and gain insights into the latest trends and developments in construction. We are committed to staying at the forefront of the industry, and our participation in events like Construction Week Birmingham helps us achieve that goal.

The NEC in Birmingham was the birthplace of UK Construction Week in 2015 and the tradeshow has grown to become the UK’s largest built environment event, held annually in the first week of October. We look forward to returning in future years.

Construction Week Birmingham

Dry Risers Direct designs, installs, maintains and tests dry riser systems and services fire sprinkler systems and privately owned fire hydrants. In addition we also install wet riser pipework.  All our dry and wet riser installations and fire hydrant work conforms to BS9990 2015 and all other relevant British Standards and legislation. Please get in touch on 0800 689 4034 or drop us an email enquiries@dryrisersdirect.co.uk to speak to an expert or request a quotation.

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The sprinkler system was deployed and the fire was extinguished quickly and efficiently. Fortunately, our engineers were on hand to assist the firefighters. With our specialist knowledge of sprinklers, we were able to quickly isolate the sprinkler, reducing the water damage inflicted by the system. Our engineers left the site soaking wet, but happy to have helped in any way they could!

It is reassuring to see first-hand that sprinkler systems really do save lives and prevent property damage. Although the water caused some minor damage, it was mainly cosmetic. This is a considerable reduction in the potential damage and loss of life that could have occurred if the system had not been installed or maintained correctly. At Dry Risers Direct Limited, we take great professional satisfaction in knowing that our sprinkler and dry stack maintenance services contribute to the safety of people.

Our team of experienced engineers are dedicated to the safety of your residents and properties, and we provide a full range of fire safety services including sprinkler system servicing, maintenance and repair.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to keep your property safe. Contact Dry Risers Direct Limited today to book an appointment for your sprinkler system servicing and rest assured that your property and its residents are in safe hands. We also specialise in servicing dry risers, wet risers, fire hose reels and hydrants, so don’t hesitate to contact us.

Call us today on 0800 689 4034 or email us at enquiries@dryrisersdirect.co.uk

Visit our Sprinkler page – https://www.dryrisersdirect.co.uk/fire-sprinkler-service/

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With the cost of living crisis starting to take effect, we are unfortunately starting to see an increase in Dry Riser thefts. As you can understand, this can have huge consequences not realised by the thieves. A critical fire fighting piece of equipment that has been left in a vandalised state WILL put lives at risk.

Ultimately, if someone is determined enough to steal dry riser components, they will. But, we can make life more difficult which hopefully means the would be thieves will focus their ill gotten gains elsewhere. 

If you are the unfortunate victim of Dry riser theft, Dry Risers Direct Ltd can offer both visual and physical deterrents.

Once informed of a theft, we prioritise the call and RED FLAG as ‘A1’ on our service management system . We inform the local Fire service as soon as possible of a non-working piece of fire fighting equipment and inform them when the system is brought back on line. We hold extensive local stocks with 6 service and 3 installation vans capable of rerouting to ensure the fire safety of your building is brought back in line as soon as possible.

The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) are aware of these thefts and have informed all members to be aware and record vehicle number plates and carry out ID checks on all dry riser valves arriving at their sites.

Once our Engineers are on site they will assess what is required, replace from van stock or our depot, fit, retest to 12 Bar and recertify. Once signed off, we contact the local fire service to inform them of the rectification of the system. All this often happens within one working day.

A few of our options available and definitely worth coinsidering are;

• Titanium shear bolts on Flanged Outlets.
• Positioning threaded outlets so they can not be fully rotated and removed (except by professionals from the trade) but still comply to BS9990:2015 and offer full accessibility.
• https://www.dryrisersdirect.co.uk/product/dry-riser-anti-vandal-landing-valve-cover/

Dry Riser Anti-vandal Landing valve cover

https://www.dryrisersdirect.co.uk/product-category/dry-riser-valves/  

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A wet riser is required in a building 50 meters or higher and is an integral part of a fire safety plan. These systems ensure that the property and its occupants can be protected from any potential fires that may occur. This will also validate your insurance policy.

A dry riser system is necessary if the building is less than 50 meters but more than 11m high. See our blog post on when is a dry riser needed?

How do riser systems work?

A riser is a system of pipes and valves that makes it easily accessible for the fire department to distribute water to higher floor levels. Wet risers are required in taller building over 60 meters high. They are called wet risers as they are left charged with pressurized water from an in-house pump and tank system and in addition the tank is capable of being topped up with water by pumping from a fire appliance / hydrant.

To ensure that these pipe networks and related valves don’t leak, can sustain the pressures needed for combating fires, and are accessible for rapid and simple hook-up, maintenance is crucial.

One of the best strategies to fight fire is to make sure the fire and rescue agency has quick access to water supplies throughout a property. To combat the fire at every level, the fire department will attach their hoses to outlet valves on each floor. This rapid and simple method of water distribution reduces waiting time and makes fighting fires safer. Read more about wet risers.

Wet Riser Visual Checks

Wet riser maintenance

Due to their accessibility wet risers are prone to vandalism so a regular visual inspection, at least every 6 months is highly required. In addition a hydraulic flow and pressure test is required every 12 months. Failure to do so may invalidate your insurance so it is the responsibility of the building manager to ensure these checks are carried out by a suitably qualified person.

• Visual inspection: what is checked?
• Check all outlet valves
• Check all outlet valve washers
• Check access hatches and doors
• Check all inlet valves
• Check all inlet valve gaskets and washers
• Check for damage and vandalism which may affect operation
• Check cabinet glass
• Check cabinet for corrosion/damage
• Check all valves open/close
• Check inlet breeching valve springs and rubbers
• Check signage is present and to latest British Standard (BS9990:2015)

Contact us

Dry Risers Direct Ltd offer installation, servicing and maintenance on all types of risers, both dry and wet. All our services are fully compliant to BS9990:2015 the British standard governing wet risers in the UK.

Get in touch today and our team will be happy to discuss your needs and requirements. Explore our website to read more about wet risers and the services that we offer.

Phone: 0800 689 4034

Email: enquiries@dryrisersdirect.co.uk

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Dry Riser Maintenance frequency:

• Dry risers are required to have a 6 monthly visual check,
• Every 12 months a water test should be carried out to 12 bar for 15 minutes.

This is a legal requirement dictated by BS9990:2015 which is the British Standard that details requirements for dry riser testing and maintenance in the UK.

The 6 monthly visual check which is primarily an anti theft or anti vandalism check. This should be carried out by a competent person with the records stored in a safe place, should they be required by the local authorities. The annual water test should be carried out to 12 bar for 15 minutes. A professional company with the correct equipment, processes and H&S records should be utilised.

Dry Riser testing frequency and dry riser maintenance requirements: Dry Risers Direct know the answer and are here to help.

Phone: 0800 689 4034  Email: enquiries@dryrisersdirect.co.uk

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Dry riser design and installation is governed by British Standard BS9990 2015. It is a legal requirement that any new dry riser should meet these standards. In summary:

• Dry risers should be installed in buildings where the floor is between 11 & 50 meters above ground level. This is roughly equivalent to buildings of between 3 – 17 stories;
• Operating pressure of 12 bar;
• The run of horizontal connecting pipe is a maximum of 18 m in length.

There are many more details involved which are summarised on our pages about dry riser regulation. 

Commissioning of Dry Risers

Dry riser testing and commissioning is essential to ensure the equipment is is good working order. The importance of a working dry riser can not be underestimated. The Fire brigade depends on dry risers in their fight against fire. If they cannot quickly and easily access the equipment or if it is faulty it may hamper their attempts to fight the fire so further endanger lives. 

Once a dry riser installation is complete the contractor must provide an Installation Certificate to comply with BS9990 to the Responsible Person or building manager. The Responsible Person must arranged for the dry riser to be maintained to comply with BS9990. This requires a visual inspection every 6 months and a pressure test every 12 months. After each of these tests a report and certificate should be issued as evidence that the Dry Riser is maintained and working. We have produced guide for the servicing testing and maintenance of dry risers to explain this process.

Imagine our shock when we heard about a building that was over 6 years old and contained a dry riser that would never have worked (reported by the Building Safety Register).

It started with a comment from a resident about an ‘out of the blue’ £25,000 bill for repairs to their dry riser.

A new managing agent had requested a pressure test for the dry riser and it failed. Further inspection revealed that the dry rise had never been fully installed and pipework was missing. Additional work was required to complete the installation resulting in the unexpected bill.

How can we ensure installation and testing of dry risers meets regulation?

Improved awareness and enforcement of the installation and testing regulations for dry risers is required to ensure that such failures are prevented. Utilising technology to improve record keeping is one solution. The Building Safety Register was set up in June 2019 to improve the management of building safety.  They campaign for the creation of Building Safety Logbooks for all buildings. 

Dry Risers Direct fully support this imitative and are proud to provide all the required documentation and certification to satisfy the regulations.

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Established as a market leader nationwide, Dry Risers Direct offer installation, maintenance and testing of wet and dry risers and fire hydrants throughout the UK. 

Dry Risers Direct started trading in 2015 and since then have grown steadily to become the market leading expert in Dry Risers in Britain. “Good customer service has always been our number one priority. Our business success relies on looking after our customers and retaining their business year after year. We always have and always will aim for 100% customer satisfaction.” Says Adrian Prichard the founder and CEO.

The company expanded into testing and maintenance of privately owned fire hydrants and also fire sprinkler servicing. More recently they have also added fire hose reels and fire extinguisher testing to the services that they offer. “This enables us to work more efficiently with regional teams of engineers who are cross skilled in delivering services across a ranged of fire safety infrastructure and equipment. Further improving the service and value we can offer to our customers” explains Adrian.

Our size enables us to be among the best equipped in the industry. All our engineers are experienced and carry a wide range of spares and replacement parts. This means that we are prepared for the many surprises that greet us on the customer sites that we visit. Enabling us to achieve a high first time fix rate on any repairs and success when testing non-standard or difficult installations.

For further information on our nationwide dry riser services don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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In light of recent events it is now even more imperative for Property Managers / Owners to abide by the latest fire safety regulations. Dry/Wet risers provide a key fire fighting system for use by the fire services in the event of a fire. In short, they provide charged water at all levels of a building through a network of Pipes and Valves. This allows a fire fighter to access a strong supply of water in local proximity to the fire, no matter what level it is on.

Typical criteria to be tested are;

• Flow rate of water exiting the valves.
• Pressure of water exiting the valves.
• Condition of the system.
• Water supply
• Signage
• Access

The video within this post shows a Flow test using the latest technology Flowpod 3000.

Wet Riser sign

What is a Wet riser?

Wet Rising Mains Testing to BS9990:2015

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We often speak to building managers or property owners who are confused about exactly what their responsibilities are regarding the servicing, testing and maintenance of dry risers. Much of the information available is confusing, incomplete, out of date or inaccurate. For this reason we have worked together with other industry professionals to produce and maintain an independent Dry Riser Servicing Guide.

This is intended as a handy reference for anyone responsible for managing a building which has a dry riser in it. Helping them to be confident that they have a complete up to date summary of the requirements and have the peace of mind to know they are in compliance. 

If you are a fire engineer or a fire safety professional please feel free to download this guide and use it or share it in the course of your work. If you have any suggestions or would like to contribute to improve this document please feel free to get in touch with us. We regularly update this document to ensure that it remains an accurate and valuable independent guide.

Download Dry Riser Servicing Guide.

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