Wet and dry risers. Designed to BS9990. Issue 2

Information File BIF 21

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, 2015
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Abstract

Describes wet and dry rising mains, looking at installation factors determined in the building regulations, fire fighting shafts, sprinkler systems, fire service inlets, landing valves and their location, air release valves, security, water charged dry mains, wet risers, pumps, power supply, isolating valves, water tanks, water pressure, pressure regulating valves, number of rising mains required, testing, components and pipes and fittings.

History

First published: Issue 1, October 2010. Updated as Issue 2, September 2015: Information File 21 Wet and dry risers. Designed to BS9990. Issue 2. Updated August 2020.

Subjects

  • Fire control
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Fire fighting equipment

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Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.

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