A wet standpipe system is always filled with water, ready for immediate use during a fire.
Pressure-reducing valves control the water pressure in the system, preventing damage to hoses and equipment during firefighting.
The FDC allows firefighters to connect their hoses to the standpipe system to access a reliable water supply.
A dry standpipe system is normally empty and must be filled with water from the fire department’s pumper truck before use
Standpipe systems are essential for delivering water to different floors of a building for firefighting purposes.
