Required Every 6 Months

Dry Riser 6-Month Visual Inspection

A thorough check of all accessible dry riser components at the mid-year point — catching issues before they become failures.

Written inspection report Qualified engineers Nationwide coverage
£99 ex VAT per riser

What Is the 6-Month Inspection?

BS 9990:2015 requires that dry risers are visually inspected every six months in addition to the annual pressure test. Both form part of your legal duty to maintain fire-fighting equipment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The 6-month inspection is a thorough visual check of every accessible component — without the hydraulic pressure test element.

The purpose is to identify any damage, vandalism, or deterioration that may have occurred since the last annual test, so that issues can be corrected before they cause a failure at the next pressure test — or, worse, during an actual emergency.

How It Differs from the Annual Test

6-Month Visual Inspection — £99
  • Visual check of all components
  • Required by BS9990:2015
  • No water required
  • Written inspection report
  • Faster visit, lower cost
Annual Pressure Test — £179
  • Full 14-point visual inspection
  • 15-min hydraulic pressure test at 10 bar
  • Compliance certificate issued
  • Required by BS9990:2015

Together, both tests form the full maintenance schedule required by BS 9990:2015 to meet your duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

What We Check

Our engineers systematically work through every floor of the building, checking all accessible components.

Landing valve handles and blanking caps
Landing valve outlet condition
Outlet cabinet door, hinges, and lock
Cabinet signage and labelling
Breeching inlet condition and caps
Inlet cabinet labelling
Main control valve accessibility
Drain valve condition
Air release valve condition
Visible pipe runs and fixings
Floor level signage
Access route clearance

What You Receive

Following the inspection you receive a written report detailing the condition of every component checked. Any defects or concerns are clearly listed with a description and photographs where relevant.

If defects are found that need attention, an itemised remedial quote is provided through your online portal for review and approval — no waiting for a separate call or email.

Stay Compliant All Year Round

Book your 6-month inspection and annual pressure test together and let the system manage reminders automatically.

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