Enhance Your Professional Growth
Ensure your professional growth with our Fire Door Inspection Course, a fully immersive programme that keeps you up-to-date with the latest Irish legislation and international standards. Designed to deliver both in-depth theory and hands-on practice, this course allows you to gain real-world skills in identifying common door defects, verifying proper installation, and ensuring ongoing compliance. With small class sizes limited to 16 participants, you benefit from personalised attention, open discussions, and practical demonstrations—creating an optimal environment for effective learning and interaction. Our tutors, each with over 25 years of industry experience, offer invaluable insights drawn from real-world scenarios, helping you translate legislative requirements into actionable steps for enhancing fire safety within your organisation.
Through a balance of group exercises, case studies, and practical assessments, you will master the essential techniques for inspecting and maintaining fire doors to the highest standards. This one-day course thoroughly explains the inspection process, arming you with the confidence to recognise non-compliance issues quickly and rectify them before they pose a serious threat to building occupants. From CE marking and certifications to intumescent seals and hardware checks, every aspect is covered to ensure you stay at the forefront of fire safety best practices. By the end of the training, you will be fully equipped to protect your premises, strengthen your professional credibility, and uphold a robust fire safety culture in any environment.
Legal Requirements
Understanding and complying with legal requirements is crucial for anyone involved in fire safety. The Fire Door Inspection Course covers the following key pieces of legislation:
- Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 Amendment
- Outlines the duties and powers of fire authorities.
- Specifies the responsibilities of building owners and occupiers regarding fire safety.
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Mandates employer responsibilities for ensuring a safe workplace.
- Includes provisions for fire safety risk assessments and safety statements.
- Building Control Regulations 1990 to 2024
- Enforces compliance with building regulations, including fire safety aspects.
- Details the process for building control and certification.
Compliance and Certifications
- CE Marking Compliance
- Understanding the importance of CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation.
- How CE marking affects fire doors and passive fire protection products.
- Third-Party Certifications
- Importance of certifications like Q-Mark and Certifire.
- Role of third-party certification in ensuring product reliability and safety.
Roles and Responsibilities of Participants
- Gain the knowledge to conduct fire door inspections competently.
- Understand when to perform minor repairs and when to refer issues to a qualified professional.
- Be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and standards.
- Commit to ethical practices and compliance with legal requirements.
Target Audience
- Fire door installers
- Fire safety managers
- Building managers and maintenance personnel
- Construction professionals
- Health and safety consultants
- Anyone responsible for fire safety compliance in buildings
Note: Participants are expected to have some prior knowledge or experience in fire safety or a related field.
Course Aims
- Provide training on inspecting fire doors.
- Ensure participants understand and can apply relevant legislation and standards.
- Develop practical skills for identifying defects and performing minor repairs.
- Enhance participant’s ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of passive fire protection.
- Identify and interpret relevant legislation and standards.
- Conduct thorough inspections of fire doors.
- Recognise common defects and non-compliance issues.
- Perform minor repairs in accordance with approved methods.
- Utilise digital tools for documentation and reporting.
- Communicate inspection findings effectively.
Pre-Course Requirements
- Educational Background: A basic understanding of fire safety principles is recommended.
- Experience: Prior experience in building maintenance, construction, or fire safety is beneficial.
Our Instructors
- All our instructors are in professional bodies such as NAHFO, IFE, IOSH, IIESMS, IIRSM, IHEEM, and L&DI. They bring real-world experience and specialist knowledge to the training environment.
- Expertise in both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Hold degrees in Fire Engineering.
- Skilled in adult education and training.
- Committed to participant success and professional development.
Certification Validity and Renewal
Three-Year Validity Period
- Certificates are valid for three years from the date of issuance.
- Ensures that individuals maintain up-to-date knowledge.
- Reflects changes in legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
Maximum Number of Learners
Limited to 16 Participants
- Ensures personalised attention.
- Facilitates effective learning and interaction.
Course Duration
- Total Duration: 1 Day
- Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Course Programme
Below is the structured roadmap of our Fire Door Inspection Course, guiding participants step-by-step from foundational concepts to hands-on application. Each segment is designed to build on the last, ensuring you comprehensively understand fire doors, associated legislation, and practical inspection techniques. By the end, you’ll grasp the legal and theoretical frameworks and acquire the confidence to identify, document, and address fire door deficiencies in a real-world setting.
- Introduction & Fundamental Concepts
- Role of Passive Fire Protection in Building Safety
- Differences Between Active & Passive Fire Protection
- Legislation & Standards Overview.
- Fire Doors: Components & Functions.
- Fire Door Hardware & Accessories.
- Fire Door Ratings & Certifications.
- Introduction to Fire Door Inspections.
- Common Defects & Non-Compliance Issues.
- Documentation & Reporting Standard.
- Practical Session.
In addition to delivering our comprehensive Fire Door Inspection Course, Phoenix STS offers an extensive range of safety consultancy services—including in-depth fire risk assessments, site-specific evaluations, and tailored compliance solutions. Our experienced consultants thoroughly assess potential hazards, review existing systems, and propose actionable, cost-effective improvements, ensuring full compliance with up-to-date Irish, UK, and EU legislation. This holistic approach helps organisations maintain a safe environment while fulfilling their legal responsibilities and significantly enhancing their overall fire safety culture. Whether it’s upgrading passive fire protection measures or advising on staff training protocols, Phoenix STS stands ready to guide and support every step of the way, reinforcing robust, long-term fire safety standards.
