Wet and dry riser. Designed to BS 9990
Information File BIF 21
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Current
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Core Supplement
Series
Information File
Abstract
Looks at installation factors to be considered for wet and dry rising mains, such as air release valves, security and water charging, pumps, power supplies, isolating valves, water tanks, water pressure, pressure regulating valves (PRVs), and testing. Also considers various components for risers and the pipes and fittings.
History
First published: Issue 1, October 2010, updated September 2015 as Information File 21 Wet and dry risers. Designed to BS9990. Issue 2 and August 2020 as Information File 21 Wet and dry riser. Designed to BS 9990.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Electrical services
- Fire fighting equipment
- Fire control
- Building services
- Fire
Publisher History
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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