Everything you need to know about dry riser testing, compliance requirements, pricing, and how the platform works.
Yes. Annual hydraulic pressure testing and six-monthly visual inspections are required under BS 9990:2015 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Failure to comply can result in fines, prohibition notices, and personal liability.
The "Responsible Person" under the RRO — usually the building owner, managing agent, or the person in control of the premises. Where responsibility is shared between a freeholder and a managing agent, this should be clearly set out in the management agreement.
A full hydraulic pressure test is required every 12 months. An interim 14-point visual inspection is required every 6 months — typically three months either side of the annual test.
BS 9990:2015 — Code of Practice for Non-Automatic Fire-Fighting Systems. Fire hydrant testing is governed by BS EN 671-3, and sprinkler maintenance by BS EN 12845.
A fail means the system is not currently fit for use by the fire service. You'll receive a remedial works quote and the asset will be marked as requiring remedial action. You should arrange repairs as quickly as possible to restore compliance.
The engineer carries out a 14-point visual inspection followed by a 15-minute hydraulic pressure test at 10 bar. The system is checked for landing valve condition, inlet breeching valve, signage, pipework, and drain valve operation. A pass certificate is issued the same day.
An annual pressure test typically takes 45–90 minutes per riser. A visual inspection is usually 30–45 minutes. Fire hydrant tests take around 30 minutes per hydrant.
Not necessarily. Many clients provide a key holder or site contact. As long as someone can give the engineer access on the day, you don't need to attend yourself.
Yes — once an engineer is assigned you'll see the booking in your portal with the engineer's details. If access requires coordination, the engineer will contact the site contact directly.
Use the Urgent Request option in your client portal, or call us directly on 0161 821 0662. We'll do our best to prioritise and get an engineer scheduled as quickly as possible.
We use a credit system — one credit covers one engineer visit to one asset. Pressure Test credits are £179 ex VAT, Visual Inspection credits are £99 ex VAT, and Hydrant Test credits are £109 ex VAT. Credits are purchased by bank transfer and never expire.
No. Prices are all-inclusive. There are no call-out fees, travel charges, or hidden extras regardless of where in the UK your properties are located.
All prices shown are exclusive of VAT. VAT at the standard rate (20%) will be added.
Credits are deducted automatically when an engineer is assigned to a visit — not when you register or add a property.
Yes — if you manage a large number of properties or assets, get in touch to discuss volume pricing. Call 0161 821 0662 or use the contact form.
No contracts and no minimum spend. Credits never expire, so you can top up at whatever pace suits you.
Every morning the system checks all assets across all your properties. Any asset due within the next 14 days has an engineer assigned automatically — provided you have the relevant credits available. You'll receive a notification and the booking appears in your portal.
The platform tracks every asset and sends you email reminders as each test approaches its renewal date. You can also see the status and next due date for every asset from your properties dashboard.
All compliance certificates are stored permanently in your portal under the Certificates section. You can download them as PDFs at any time for insurance, audits, or fire authority inspections.
Yes — add as many properties as you need. Each property can have multiple assets (risers, hydrants, sprinkler systems), all tracked independently with their own test schedules and certificates.
Remedial quotes appear in the Quotes section of your portal. Review the itemised breakdown, then accept or decline online. If you accept, we'll schedule the remedial work and re-test.
Our team is available Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.