SAFECORE
Fire & Security
SAFECORE FIRE & SECURITY
A trading name of IT Data and Security Limited
Firefighting Water Infrastructure
Vertical firefighting mains that give the fire brigade instant water access on every floor — designed, installed, tested, and maintained so they work when every second counts.
Ready for the Brigade
From a single stair core to large residential and commercial estates, SAFECORE installs and maintains dry risers that meet fire strategy requirements and stand up to inspection, flow testing, and daily building use.
Water where firefighters need it most
BS 9990
Non-automatic firefighting systems
Inlets
Ground-level brigade connection
Valves
Landing outlets floor by floor
Annual
Inspection & testing support
What We Deliver
Whether you are building new, upgrading an ageing main, or need statutory testing, we deliver practical dry riser solutions for multi-storey and high-risk premises.
Complete dry rising mains for new builds and major refurbishments — inlet cabinets, vertical pipework, landing valves, and air release — aligned with the fire strategy.
Visual inspections, hydrostatic pressure tests, and flow testing so you can prove the system is ready for fire service use and satisfy insurers and enforcement bodies.
Fix leaks, seized valves, damaged cabinets, missing caps, and non-compliant signage — or extend an existing main as your building layout changes.
End-to-End Service
SAFECORE manages the full dry riser lifecycle so inlets are accessible, valves operate freely, and test records are ready when inspectors or the fire service ask.
We assess building height, stair cores, access for appliances, and existing mains — then specify inlet positions, pipe sizes, and valve layouts to suit the fire strategy.
Pipework, breechings, cabinets, landing valves, air valves, and signage installed by experienced engineers with tidy finishes in public and service areas.
Hydrostatic pressure testing, flow tests where required, valve operation checks, and handover documentation so the main is proven before occupation.
Clear location schedules, access notes for inlet cabinets, and guidance for building teams on keeping approaches clear for fire appliances.
Scheduled inspections, lubrication of valves, cap and seal checks, and defect remediation so the riser remains serviceable year after year.
Coordinate dry risers with fire alarms, emergency lighting, AOVs, and extinguishers so life-safety systems work as one strategy.
System Components
A dry riser is only as reliable as its inlets, valves, pipework, and access. We specify and maintain the full assembly — not just a red cabinet on the wall.
Ground-level dual inlets where the fire service connects pumps — clearly signed, accessible, and protected by a lockable red cabinet.
Fixed pipework rising through the building to serve landing outlets on intermediate and upper floors.
Floor outlets for firefighters to connect hoses without running lines from ground level up multiple storeys.
High-point vents that help the main fill correctly and support reliable testing and operation.
Low-level drainage for testing and maintenance so water can be safely removed after flow or pressure tests.
Clear markings so appliances find the inlet quickly and crews locate landing valves without delay.
Tested. Documented. Ready.
Dry risers must work the day they are needed — not just look correct on a drawing. Our testing regime checks integrity, operation, and access so you can demonstrate readiness.
Inlet
Brigade connection point
Riser
Vertical firefighting main
Valve
Landing hose outlets
Test
Pressure & flow proofs
How It Works
No vague packages — just a structured process that specifies the right system, installs it cleanly, and keeps testing under control.
Free visit to assess cores, access, and existing risers.
Clear scope for install, test, or remedial works.
Professional installation or repair with minimal disruption.
Pressure, flow, and operational checks with records.
Planned inspections and priority call-out support.
Why Dry Risers Matter
Without a working dry riser, firefighters may need to lay hose from the street to upper floors — losing critical time. A proven main puts water where crews need it.
Many multi-storey residential and commercial buildings require dry rising mains as part of the fire strategy and building regulations approach. Responsibility for keeping them usable typically sits with the building owner or responsible person.
We help landlords, managing agents, and facilities managers install, test, and maintain dry risers with clear documentation for insurers, freeholders, and enforcement bodies.
Landing valves cut the time needed to get water on upper floors.
Deliver the firefighting main your design and risk assessment require.
Test certificates and defect logs that stand up to inspection.
Catch leaks and seized valves before they fail in an emergency.
Where We Work
From residential blocks to commercial towers, we design and maintain dry rising mains around real access, stair cores, and fire service approach routes.
Stair-core risers for apartments, HMOs, and mixed-use residential buildings.
Multi-floor workplaces with clear inlet access and floor-by-floor outlets.
Guest buildings where firefighting reach and reliable testing matter daily.
Teaching blocks and multi-building sites with managed service schedules.
Sensitive sites needing dependable mains and carefully planned works.
Taller industrial structures and high-bay sites where strategy requires a main.
Cabinets get blocked, valves seize, and caps go missing. Planned inspections catch problems early and leave you with records that prove the main has been maintained.
Why SAFECORE
Part of IT Data and Security Limited, we bring tidy engineering, clear documentation, and reliable aftercare to every dry riser project across Sussex and the wider UK.
Teams used to multi-storey access and firefighting mains.
Test sheets, certificates, and defect reports as standard.
Priority help for leaks, seized valves, and failed tests.
Risers coordinated with alarms, lighting & AOVs.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often from landlords, managing agents, and facilities managers.
A dry rising main is a vertical pipe system that is normally empty of water. Firefighters connect their pumps to a ground-level inlet and charge the main so they can take water from landing valves on upper floors without running hose from the street.
A dry riser is empty until the fire service charges it. A wet riser is permanently charged with water, typically used in taller buildings where immediate water at height is required. We advise which approach your fire strategy and building height require.
They should be inspected and tested on a planned programme aligned with BS 9990 and your fire risk assessment — commonly including regular visual checks and periodic pressure/flow testing. We set a schedule that matches your building and risk profile.
Usually the building owner, freeholder, or responsible person under fire safety law. Managing agents often coordinate testing and repairs. We provide the technical works and documentation you need to demonstrate due diligence.
Yes. We diagnose leaks, replace gaskets and valves, repair or replace damaged sections, and re-test so you can return the main to a serviceable condition with updated certificates.
Yes. We install, test, and maintain dry risers across Sussex and further afield across the UK. Contact us with your postcode for availability and lead times.
Complete Protection
Many clients combine firefighting mains with alarms, emergency lighting, and smoke control for full multi-storey fire strategy support.
Ready to Prove Your Main Works?
Speak to SAFECORE for expert advice, a free survey, and a clear no-obligation quotation for new installs, testing, or remedial dry riser works.
Ready to Get Protected?
Fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and more — contact SAFECORE today for expert advice and a no-obligation quotation.