Lesson 1Assembly verification: interpreting labels, cross-referencing manufacturer’s listing, and documenting missing or altered labelsGuides learners in checking the full assembly by reading labels, matching maker listings, and noting absent or changed labels that could nullify the fire door rating.
Reading and decoding label dataUsing manufacturer listings and guidesConfirming component compatibilityRecognizing field-altered assembliesDocumenting nonlisted substitutionsLesson 2Hardware inspection: closers, latches, strike plates, pivots, self-closing devices, coordinated hardwareCovers step-by-step fitting checks, including closers, latches, strikes, pivots, and linked devices, making sure all parts work to ensure steady self-closing and latching.
Verifying self-closing device operationInspecting latches, strikes, and throwsChecking hinges, pivots, and bearingsCoordinators and sequential closing needsIdentifying missing or disabled hardwareLesson 3Frame and stop inspection: mounting, continuous stops, gaps, and warpingDetails frame and stop checks, including fixing, alignment, stop continuity, and gap states, aiding in spotting warping, loose frames, and issues harming fire door function.
Verifying frame anchorage and plumbChecking continuous stops and profilesMeasuring frame-to-door gap uniformityIdentifying frame twist, bow, and warpAssessing shims, grout, and fastenersLesson 4Operational testing procedures: latch/close tests, hold-open devices, closer adjustment checks, and smoke test basicsOutlines function tests for fire doors, including latch and close checks, hold-open device tests, closer tweaks, and simple smoke tests to verify reliable, code-meeting performance.
Standard latch and closing test stepsTesting hold-open and release devicesEvaluating closer speed and latching forceBasic field smoke test techniquesRecording and interpreting test resultsLesson 5Exterior process and sample selection: order of inspection and rationale for sampling 12 doorsDescribes planning the outer inspection, setting door order, and using sample logic, including when and why to sample 12 doors and when full checks are needed.
Mapping inspection routes and sequencesSelecting representative sample doorsRationale for a 12-door sample sizeWhen full inventory inspection is neededRecording sample selection justificationLesson 6Glazing, louvers, and vision panels: labels, glass type, stops, and backing materialsCovers checks of glazing, louvers, and view panels, focusing on label checks, glass kind, mounting, and back materials to spot unsafe site changes and non-compliant parts.
Required fire and safety glazing labelsIdentifying approved fire-rated glass typesStops, beads, and glazing channel detailsLouvers and vision panel size limitationsBacking materials and fire-resistance ratingsLesson 7Door leaf inspection: construction, clearances, edge conditions, damage assessmentExplains inspecting the door panel for build type, edge strength, gaps, and visible harm, allowing correct judgment if the panel meets fire and smoke needs.
Identifying door core and facing materialsMeasuring perimeter and undercut clearancesEvaluating edge seals and edge integrityRecognizing field modifications and repairsDocumenting impact, moisture, and heat damageLesson 8Signage and certification labels: location, legibility, required markingsExplains checking signs and approval labels, confirming presence, place, readability, and needed marks so each door setup can be identified and verified on site.
Required fire door label informationApproved label locations on assembliesAssessing label legibility and damageSignage content and mounting criteriaHandling missing or painted-over labelsLesson 9Thresholds and undercuts: sills, gaps to floor, and smoke control relevanceFocuses on thresholds and undercuts, including sill types, floor states, and smoke needs, so checkers can decide if gaps and parts meet fire and smoke door rules.
Types of thresholds and sill assembliesMeasuring undercut and floor clearanceSmoke and draft control gap criteriaEvaluating uneven or sloped floor surfacesField solutions for excessive undercutsLesson 10Gasketing and smoke seals: types, location, compression, gaps, and replacement criteriaCovers seals and smoke strips, including types, places, squeeze, and wear, helping checkers see when seals are gone, harmed, wrongly fitted, or need replacing for performance.
Common fire and smoke gasket typesRequired locations on frames and leavesChecking compression and continuous contactIdentifying damage, gaps, and hardeningReplacement criteria and field upgrades
