Fire Door Inspection Course
Instructor-Led On-Site Training — 6 Hours — 3 Years Certification
Public Course Now Available Across the Republic of Ireland
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This course is available as a public scheduled course open to individual bookings. View upcoming dates and secure your place today.
Course Overview
The Fire Door Inspection Course from Phoenix STS is a CPD-certified one-day programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to inspect fire doors confidently and ensure compliance with Irish regulations. Fire doors are critical components of passive fire protection, and proper inspection is essential to verify they will perform when needed most. This intensive course covers Irish, UK, and EU fire door legislation, detailed inspection protocols, defect identification, and reporting procedures. Through hands-on training with actual fire door assemblies, you’ll develop the expertise to assess fire door condition, identify common faults, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for fire safety, building maintenance, or regulatory compliance.
Fire Safety & Compliance
Fire Safety Officers, Fire Marshals, Fire Wardens, Health and Safety Consultants, and Third-Party Inspectors.
Building Management
Facilities Managers, Building Managers, Maintenance Personnel, Engineering Teams, Building Owners, Landlords, and Property Managers.
Healthcare Sector
Health and Safety Officers in Hospitals and Nursing Homes, Hospital Maintenance Teams, Care Home Managers, and Disability Services Personnel.
Construction & Installation
Fire Door Installers, Carpenters and Joiners, Construction Site Managers, and Compliance Professionals.
Topics Covered
- Irish, UK, and EU fire door legislation and standards
- Fire door components and construction
- Systematic inspection methodology
- Defect identification and gap measurement
- Certification schemes: CE Marking, UKCA, Q-Mark, Certifire
- Hardware functionality testing
- Writing effective inspection reports
- Documentation and record-keeping requirements
Course Details
Delivery
- Public scheduled courses – view dates and book tickets
- On-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland
- Remote instructor-led via Microsoft Teams
Duration
6 Hours — includes practical exercises and workshops.
Certification
CPD-certified. Certificate valid for 3 years.
Subsidised Training
Employees in the private healthcare sector may be eligible for subsidised training through Leading Healthcare Providers (LHP) Skillnet. Contact us for details.
Why Choose This Course
Six reasons this is Ireland’s leading fire door inspection training programme.
CPD-Certified Training
Approved by the CPD Standards Office (Provider Number: 22657), providing 6 hours of recognised Continuing Professional Development credit.
One-Day Intensive Format
Gain comprehensive fire door inspection expertise in a single day, minimising time away from work while maximising learning outcomes.
Hands-On Practical Training
Work with actual fire door assemblies to develop real-world inspection skills, not just theoretical knowledge.
Expert Instructors
Learn from tutors with 25+ years of fire safety experience and degrees in Fire Engineering who translate complex regulations into practical steps.
Small Class Sizes
Maximum 20 participants ensures personalised attention, effective learning, and meaningful interaction during practical sessions.
Current Curriculum
Covers the latest Irish, UK, and EU fire door standards, including CE Marking, Q-Mark, Certifire, and UKCA certification schemes.
What's Included
Your course fee includes everything you need for a productive training day:
Comprehensive Course Materials — printed reference guide covering all inspection protocols and legislation
CPD Certificate — 6 hours of CPD accreditation from the CPD Standards Office (Provider No. 22657)
Phoenix STS Certificate of Completion — valid for 3 years, internationally recognised
Hands-On Practical Resources — access to fire door mock-up units and inspection tools during training
Inspection Checklist Template — ready-to-use fire door inspection checklist for immediate workplace application
Post-Course Support — email access to our instructors for 30 days after completion for follow-up questions
Renewal Reminder Service — automatic notification six months before your certification expires
What You’ll Learn
Legislation and Standards
- Irish fire door regulations: Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 Amendment
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Building Control Regulations 1990–2024
- Technical Guidance Document B: Fire Safety
- UK and EU standards (EN 1634, EN 1154, EN 1935)
- British Standards (BS 8214, BS 476, BS 9999)
Fire Door Components
- Door leaf and frame construction
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Ironmongery: hinges, latches, closers
- Fire-rated glazing and vision panels
- Signage requirements
- FD30/FD60 fire ratings explained
Inspection Techniques
- Systematic inspection methodology
- Gap measurement and tolerance checks (≤4mm)
- Hardware functionality testing
- Certification label verification
- Identifying common defects and non-compliance
Certification and Marking
- CE Marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation
- UKCA Marking for UK compliance
- Third-party certifications: Q-Mark and Certifire
- FD30/EI30 Sa and FD60/EI60 Sa fire ratings explained
Reporting and Documentation
- Writing effective inspection reports
- Documenting findings and recommendations
- Record-keeping requirements
- Escalation procedures for critical defects
Course Programme
Morning Session: Theory and Legislation
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Fundamentals of Fire Safety and Passive Fire Protection
- Legislation and Standards Overview (Irish, EU, UK)
- Fire Door Components and Functions
- Certification Schemes: CE Marking, UKCA, Q-Mark, Certifire
Afternoon Session: Practical Inspection and Reporting
- Systematic Inspection Methodology
- Practical Session: Fire Door Inspection (hands-on with mock-up units)
- Defect Identification and Gap Measurement
- Hardware Functionality Testing
- Writing Effective Inspection Reports
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Course Conclusion
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Understand fire safety principles: Differentiate between active and passive fire protection systems
- Analyse fire door legislation: Apply Irish, UK, and EU fire door regulations to ensure compliance
- Identify critical components: Explain the function of all essential fire door components
- Perform systematic inspections: Accurately identify common defects and non-compliance issues
- Recognise defects: Identify excessive gaps, damaged seals, non-compliant hardware, and faulty closers
- Generate professional reports: Produce comprehensive inspection reports with remedial recommendations
- Fulfil inspector responsibilities: Apply the roles and responsibilities of a fire door inspector under Irish regulations
Certification
Upon successful completion, you receive:
- Phoenix STS Certificate of Completion
- CPD Certificate of Attendance (6 hours, CPD Standards Office, Provider Number: 22657)
- Internationally recognised qualification
- Renewal reminder service six months before expiry
Certificate Validity: 3 years from the date of issue. This ensures up-to-date knowledge reflecting changes in legislation and standards.
Our Instructors
Our instructors bring over 25 years of real-world fire safety experience. They hold memberships with NAHFO, IFE, IOSH, IIESMS, IIRSM, IHEEM, L&DI, and NFPA.
Qualifications include BEng Fire Engineering, BSc Environmental Health and Safety Management, H.Dip in Occupational Health and Safety, and FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer. Combined, they bring over 100 years of practical fire safety experience across healthcare, defence, and construction industries.
Book This Course
Attend a public scheduled course or get a quote for on-site training at your premises. Available nationwide across Ireland.
Places are limited to 20 per course. Secure your place today to avoid disappointment. Public course dates fill quickly.
Compare Our Fire Door Courses
1-Day Fire Door Inspection Course
Duration: 6 hours (1 day)
Certification: 3-year validity
CPD Hours: 6
Focus: Fire door inspection fundamentals
Ideal for: Fire wardens, facilities managers, and maintenance teams who need core fire door inspection skills
Covers:
Fire door legislation (Irish, UK, EU)
Systematic inspection methodology
Defect identification and gap measurement
Certification schemes (CE, UKCA, Q-Mark, Certifire)
Report writing fundamentals
5-Day Fire Door & Passive Fire Protection Course
Duration: 32 hours (5 days)
Certification: 5-year validity
CPD Hours: 32
Qualification: IIESMS Technician Grade (T.IIESMS)
Focus: Complete fire door and passive fire protection inspection
Ideal for: Fire safety consultants, inspectors, and professionals seeking a formal qualification
Everything in the 1-day course, plus:
Passive fire protection systems and compartmentation
Fire stopping materials and inspection
Minor repair techniques
Digital documentation and compliance tools
Fire safety in historic buildings
Emerging technologies (smart fire doors, IoT)
Formal assessment and IIESMS qualification
View the 5-Day Course for full details and booking.
Available Nationwide Across Ireland
Phoenix STS delivers fire door inspection training on-site at your premises anywhere in Ireland. Our instructors travel to you, minimising disruption to your operations and allowing training to be tailored to your specific fire safety environment.
We regularly deliver training in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Athlone, Sligo, Dundalk, Longford, and all other locations across the Republic of Ireland. Public scheduled courses are also available — view upcoming dates and locations.
On-site training is ideal for hospitals, nursing home groups, hotels, factories, schools, and any organisation with multiple staff requiring fire door inspection competency. Contact us for an on-site training quotation.
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Why Choose Phoenix STS
Ireland’s trusted provider of CPD-accredited safety and healthcare training.
Experienced Team
Over 15 years delivering accredited training to healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses across Ireland. Our instructors are qualified professionals with real-world expertise.
Irish Owned
A proudly Irish-owned company based in Longford, serving clients nationwide. Our courses are tailored to Irish legislative requirements and regulatory standards.
Experts in Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited training provider. All courses meet HIQA, HSA, and relevant Irish legislative requirements.