Legal Requirement — Every 12 Months

Dry Riser Annual Pressure Test

A full hydraulic pressure test and 14-point inspection to BS9990:2015. Digital certificate issued the same day on pass.

BS9990:2015 compliant Qualified engineers Same-day digital certificate
£179 ex VAT per riser

What Is a Dry Riser?

A dry riser is a system of pipes installed in multi-storey buildings that allows the fire brigade to quickly deliver water to any floor during a fire. Unlike wet risers, the pipe is kept empty (dry) and is connected to the fire service's pumping appliances at street level via an inlet breeching.

Dry risers are required in buildings with floors between 18 and 60 metres above ground level. They are a critical piece of fire safety infrastructure — if they fail when needed, the consequences can be catastrophic.

Legal Requirement

Annual dry riser testing is required under BS9990:2015 (Code of Practice for Non-Automatic Fire-Fighting Systems) and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Responsible persons — building owners and managing agents — must ensure tests are carried out and records kept.

Failure to maintain your dry risers can result in enforcement action from the Fire and Rescue Authority, prohibition notices, and unlimited fines.

What's Included

Every annual test covers a full 14-point visual inspection plus a 15-minute hydraulic pressure test at 10 bar.

Inlet breeching connections and caps
Main control and isolation valves
Landing valves on every floor
Outlet cabinet condition and locking
Air release and drain valves
Pressure gauge accuracy
Signage visibility and compliance
Pipe integrity (all visible sections)
Hose and coupling connections
Structural fixings and brackets
Emergency inlet condition
Landing valve keys and access
Inlet cabinet labelling
15-minute hydraulic pressure test at 10 bar

How It Works

1
Book Online
Create an account, add your property and dry riser, and book in minutes.
2
Engineer Assigned
A qualified local engineer is automatically assigned and confirmed.
3
Test Carried Out
The engineer attends, conducts the full visual inspection and pressure test.
4
Certificate or Quote
Pass — your digital certificate is issued the same day. Fail — you receive an itemised remedial quote.

Pass or Fail — What Happens Next

Pass

Your digital compliance certificate is issued the same day and stored in your online portal. You'll receive an automated reminder 60 days before the next test is due.

Fail

You receive a clear, itemised remedial quote in your portal. Review each line item, accept online, and we'll schedule the remedial work — no back-and-forth emails required.

Manage All Your Dry Risers in One Place

Add multiple properties, track every asset, and let the system handle reminders and engineer scheduling automatically.

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