Method Statement: Testing Dry Riser System - …

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Scope of work Test dry Riser System in accordance with BS 5306. Definitions For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply Rising Mains A vertical pipe installed in a building for the fire fighting purposes, fitted with inlet connections at Ground Level, and outlet valves at specified points, which is normally dry but capable of being charged with water, usually by pumping from a Fire Service appliance. Landing Valve An assembly comprising a valve and outlet connection from a wet or dry Riser . Inlet Breeching An assembly comprising inlet connections and a drain valve, normally fitted within an inlet box. Air Release Valve The valve fitted at the highest point of the dry Riser to provide automatic bleeding of air from the System when it is filled with water. Low Level Drain Valve The valve fitted at the lowest point of the dry Riser in cases where parts of the System are installed below the inlet breeching. Competent Person A competent person is one who has practical and theoretical knowledge, and actual experience of the type of equipment which the person has to examine, as will enable the person to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their importance to the proper functioning of the equip ment.

Work only in accordance with safe practice, and company and client safe procedure. Tools Power tools will be battery operated or 110 volt only. All hase Fire tools are properly and correctly maintained and tested.

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