A fire suppression riser is a vertical pipe within a fire sprinkler system that connects the building’s main water supply to the network of pipes feeding sprinkler heads in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The riser acts as a system hub for water distribution, drainage, testing, and control, typically housing essential components like drain valves, control valves, pressure gauges, and alarm switches.
Proper riser design and installation are governed by codes such as NFPA 13, standardizing and regulating fire protection and compliance.
Use Case Example
In a bulk chemical facility, the fire suppression riser ensures rapid water delivery to ceiling-mounted sprinkler heads. SafeRack provides site evaluations to verify riser configurations meet NFPA and OSHA standards. During monthly inspections, facility teams access the riser’s drain and test valves to validate the system’s performance and perform maintenance.
Photo: ErectaStep stairs at grain storage facility giving safe access to a fire suppression riser manual control valves and test/drain valves.
