Tag:fire_mains=wet
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 fire_mains = wet
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A inlet to a network of pipes which are already pressurized with water. 
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A Wet Riser Inlet or Charged Riser[1] is similar to a Dry Riser, except that the pipes are permanently filled with water from a tank in the building or the city's water mains. The inlet allows the fire brigade to pump water into the system to supplement the normal water supply.[2][3]
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See also
- emergency=fire_service_inlet - the main page
- fire_mains=* - for other possible values
References
- ↑ https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-wet-riser-and-a-charged-riser-both-are-fire-protection-systems
- ↑ https://fireandemergency.nz/assets/Documents/Business-and-Landlords/Building-and-designing-for-fire-safety/F5-05-GD-FFO-Building-hydrant-systems-DRAFT.pdf
- ↑ https://completepumpsandfire.com.au/dry-riser-fire-system/