Fire Door Awareness Training
Ensure your premises remain legally compliant and fire safe. This Fire Door Awareness Training course provides essential knowledge on fire door regulations, inspection, maintenance, and responsibilities under UK fire safety legislation.
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Duration: 2–3 Hours
Up to 15 delegates per session
Certificate issued on completion
Instructor-led delivery
Understand legal requirements for fire doors
Identify faulty or non-compliant fire doors
Conduct basic fire door checks and inspections
COURSE OVERVIEW
This Fire Door Awareness Training course provides practical knowledge of the role fire doors play in compartmentation and preventing the spread of fire and smoke.
Delegates will learn:
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The purpose and components of a fire door
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Legal duties of the Responsible Person
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Fire door inspection procedures
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Common fire door faults and defects
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Maintenance requirements
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Documentation and compliance standards
This course supports organisations in meeting obligations under UK fire safety legislation and ensuring fire doors remain effective life-saving systems.
PROBLEMS THIS TRAINING HELPS YOU AVOID
Without proper fire door awareness, organisations risk:
Smoke inhalation hazards
Costly enforcement notices
Failed fire safety audits
Increased property damage
Legal non-compliance
Risk to life during evacuation
Proper training reduces risk, protects staff, and improves workplace safety culture.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is suitable for:
Responsible Persons under fire safety law
Facilities and Premises Managers
Building Managers
Caretakers and Site Supervisors
Health & Safety Officers
Anyone responsible for fire door inspection or compliance
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, delegates will:
Explain the purpose and importance of fire doors
Identify key components of a compliant fire door
Recognise common fire door defects
Carry out basic fire door checks
Understand maintenance and inspection frequency
Support compliance with fire safety regulations
COURSE CONTENT
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Introduction to fire safety and compartmentation
03
Fire door construction and components
05
Fire door ratings and certification labels
07
Inspection checklist and documentation
09
Case studies and real-life fire incidents
02
Fire door regulations and legal responsibilities
04
Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals
06
Common installation defects
08
Maintenance best practice
We can also tailor elements of the programme to match specific operational environments.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
We provide flexible delivery to suit your operations:
Onsite at your premises
Virtual instructor-led sessions
Group training for up to 15 delegates
Flexible dates available
CERTIFICATION
Delegates receive certification confirming competence in Fire Door Awareness and inspection principles, supporting workplace compliance and fire safety management.
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