Dry Riser Servicing in Liverpool at Tune Hotel
Dry Riser One Ltd attended Tune Hotel on Castle Street in Liverpool on the 9th September to carry out annual dry riser servicing and pressure testing. The visit covered two separate systems serving Wing B and Wing C.
The purpose of the visit was to inspect two dry riser systems, assess its condition and record the performance of each system during testing. Our engineers checked the dry riser components and documented the results, including any defects requiring further attention.
The two systems had different outcomes. Wing C successfully passed its pressure test, and a Certificate of Compliance was issued for that system. Wing B failed and will require a full inlet replacement, followed by retesting.
This Liverpool project demonstrates how professional dry riser servicing provides building managers with a clear understanding of system condition and identifies the remedial work needed when equipment does not pass inspection or testing.
Inspecting Two Separate Dry Riser Systems
10 outlet valves l 2 breeching inlets l 2 drain valves l 2 air release valves
Our engineers recorded checks of the inlet boxes and valves, air release valves, outlet valves, outlet boxes and drain valves. These checks form an important part of a service because the overall condition of a dry riser depends on more than its main pipework. The inlet, valves and associated fittings all need attention, and defects must be recorded against the correct system. At Tune Hotel, the findings were identified separately for Wing B and Wing C. This seperation allowed the service documentation to show which system had passed and which required further work, without presenting a single result for the whole building.
For property managers looking for an overview of the inspection and testing process, our dry riser servicing guide explains the maintenance service in more detail.
Annual Pressure Testing at Tune Hotel
The annual test specification recorded on the job sheet was 12 bar for 15 minutes. The Wing C system successfully passed the 12 bar pressure test.
Pressure testing and part inspection provides different information. The inspection records the condition of accessible dry riser system parts while the pressure test assesses the system under the 12 bar pressure condition. Recording both helps give a clearer picture of the system at the time of the service.
The project documentation references BS 9990:2015. This British Standard covers recommendations for the design, installation, testing and maintenance of systems including dry and wet fire systems. Further information about the standard is available through BS 9990:2015.
Wing C Passed Its Pressure Test
The dry riser serving Wing C has one inlet and five outlet valves and it passed its pressure test at 12 bar for 15 minutes.
Following the successful result, Dry Riser One Ltd issued a Certificate of Compliance identifying Wing C as the system tested. The certificate records the site, test date, number of outlet valves, test standard and pass result.
This provides a clear record for the client to retain with the building’s maintenance documentation. The Wing C certificate applies specifically to that system. It does not certify Wing B, which failed during the same visit.
Wing B Failed and Requires a Full Inlet Replacement
The dry riser serving Wing B failed. Our engineer recorded a damaged drain valve associated with the inlet assembly and identified replacement of the inlet as the required remedial work. Wing B will require a full inlet replacement, followed by a repeat pressure test. The replacement and retest remain outstanding in the records covered by this case study.
The job sheet states that the inlet is to be replaced and the system retested. This gives the client a defined next step and allows the necessary work to be planned against an identified defect.
A failed service result needs to be accompanied by clear information about the affected equipment and the work required. In this case, the findings identify the wing, the inlet defect and the requirement for replacement and retesting.
Our dry riser remedial services cover repairs and part replacements following defects identified during servicing and inspection.
Why the Replacement Must Be Followed by Retesting
The planned inlet replacement addresses the defect of the drain vavlve identified during the visit. A 12 Bar pressure test is needed to establish the performance of Wing B after that work has been completed.
The remedial process therefore extends beyond fitting a replacement part. The work and the subsequent test result need to be recorded so that the client has an accurate account of the system’s condition after repair.
Until that process has been completed successfully, the failed result remains the relevant outcome for Wing B. The successful test of Wing C does not change the status of the separate system.
Keeping these results distinct supports clear communication between the servicing contractor, the client and those managing the building’s maintenance records.
Clear Reporting for the Client
The service documentation for Tune Hotel records the inspection findings and the different outcomes for the two wings. The job sheet identifies Wing C as passing, Wing B as failing and the inlet replacement and retest required for Wing B.
A separate Certificate of Compliance records the successful test for Wing C. Together, these documents distinguish the completed testing from the outstanding remedial work.
This level of clarity is valuable when arranging subsequent visits. The person coordinating the repair can see which system needs attention and what was recorded during the original service, while the successful result for the other system remains separately documented.
The outcome of the visit was therefore both a completed test record for Wing C and a defined remedial requirement for Wing B.
Dry Riser Servicing for Hotel Properties
Hotel maintenance teams need service records that are clear, specific and easy to act on. Where a property has several systems serving different wings, accurate identification helps prevent confusion over what has been inspected, what has passed and what remains outstanding.
At Tune Hotel, assessing the two dry risers separately revealed an issue requiring a full inlet replacement on one system, while confirming a successful pressure test on the other.
The project adds to our experience of dry riser servicing in hotel properties. You can also read about our dry riser servicing at Motel One in Manchester for another example of our work in the hospitality sector.
Arrange Dry Riser Servicing in Liverpool
Dry Riser One Ltd provides dry riser servicing, pressure testing and remedial work in Liverpool and across the UK. We help clients assess existing systems, document test results and identify the work required when defects are found.
For the Tune Hotel project, Wing C passed and received its certificate. Wing B failed and requires a full inlet replacement and retest. These separate outcomes give the client a clear basis for maintaining the service records and progressing the outstanding repair.
To arrange dry riser servicing in Liverpool or discuss an inlet replacement, contact Dry Riser One Ltd on 0800 061 4111 or email enquiries@dryriserone.co.uk.
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