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Hydrants
Fire hydrants are typically used by the Fire Brigade to replenish fire tender water tanks and for direct feed via a standpipe to the lay flat hoses used by the Fire Brigade to tackle a fire. British Standard BS9990:2015 requires that hydrants should be subject to an annual test and inspected by a competent person every six months to ensure the hydrant remains ready and in a working condition for Brigade use.
Dry Risers
A dry riser is a system of pipes and valves usually installed in tall buildings or buildings with restricted access to enable the Fire Brigade to pump water within the building. Dry riser systems incorporate an “inlet” valve typically located outside the building at ground level in a lockable box with Georgian-wired glass. The Fire Brigade connect their external water supply at this point and then connect a hose internally at an “outlet” valve at the appropriate level to fight the fire.
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British Standard Design requirements...
- Install AFD to voids greater than 800mm
- Treat downward projections exceeding 10% of the void depth as wall
BS5839-Part 1:2013 states:
22.2d) If the system Category is such that automatic fire detection should be provided in any area that contains a horizontal void of 800 mm or more in height, automatic fire detection should also be provided in the void.
22.3j) Ceiling obstructions, such as structural beams, deeper than 10% of the overall ceiling height should be treated as walls [see Figure 10a)]. NOTE 10 Within horizontal voids, beams or obstructions that are deeper than 10% of the overall depth of the void regardless of whether the void is above the ceiling or below the floor, ought to be treated as walls that subdivide the void.
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Hydrants
Fire hydrants are typically used by the Fire Brigade to replenish fire tender water tanks and for direct feed via a standpipe to the lay flat hoses used by the Fire Brigade to tackle a fire. British Standard BS9990:2015 requires that hydrants should be subject to an annual test and inspected by a competent person every six months to ensure the hydrant remains ready and in a working condition for Brigade use.
Dry Risers
A dry riser is a system of pipes and valves usually installed in tall buildings or buildings with restricted access to enable the Fire Brigade to pump water within the building. Dry riser systems incorporate an “inlet” valve typically located outside the building at ground level in a lockable box with Georgian-wired glass. The Fire Brigade connect their external water supply at this point and then connect a hose internally at an “outlet” valve at the appropriate level to fight the fire.
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