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Hydrants & Sprinklers 8 months, 3 weeks ago
What is the difference between a wet riser and a dry riser system?

We have a 7-story commercial office building in Pune. Our consultant says we can install a dry riser instead of a wet riser to save costs. Is a dry riser legal for buildings under 24 meters height under local laws?

Verified Safety Expert Answer

A Dry Riser is an empty pipe system containing landing valves that has no permanent water connection. Firefighters must connect their fire truck pumps to the inlet breach at the …

Hydrants & Sprinklers 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is a dedicated underground water tank mandatory for wet riser systems?

We are upgrading our industrial manufacturing warehouse safety systems in Thane. Our fire safety consultant mentioned installing a 100,000-liter dedicated fire water tank. Is this a legal requirement under the National Building Code (NBC) or can we share our domestic tank?

Verified Safety Expert Answer

Yes, it is strictly mandatory. Under the National Building Code (NBC) 2016, Part 4, and Maharashtra Fire Services regulations, any building that requires a wet riser fire hydrant system must …

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