Riser (R)

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A riser could mean any of the following:

  • The vertical face between steps in a flight of stairs.
  • Building services compartment that extends vertically through several storeys in a building. For example, water riser or electrical riser. 
  • Water supply pipe in wet or dry rising main systems for firefighting purposes.