Correctly installing fire doors and doorsets and their on-going repair and maintenance is critical to the safety of building occupants. Fire doors play a vital role in containing fire and the spread of smoke in the event of a fire.

The importance of good installation cannot be overemphasised. Poor installation can mean that an otherwise well-manufactured door fails to provide the required performance in the event of a fire. The installation of a doorset is as much a part of the fire resistance test as the doorset itself. Therefore, any alterations to the method of installation must be covered by a test report, an assessment report or an extended field of application report.

Repair and maintenance of a life-safety device such as a fire door is imperative. Generally, after handover, this responsibility passes to the building owner. Ongoing maintenance should be considered a preventive measure to ensure that the doorset operates correctly at all times. Where problems are identified it is extremely important that a system is in place to ensure that timely corrective action takes place so that failure of the doorset is prevented. It is strongly recommended that a scheduled programme is implemented and that any maintenance undertaken is carried out by a company that is certified for this type of work.

Course objectives:

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  Thorough understanding of the regulations and standards applying to fire doors

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  Knowledge of the different types of fire doors and their installation, repair and maintenance.

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  Appreciate the importance of critical components such as door closers and hinges

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  Understand how to set up hinged doors to comply with disabled access requirements.

The day concludes with a short exam.



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