Lesson 1Assembly verification: interpreting labels, cross-referencing manufacturer’s listing, and documenting missing or altered labelsGuides learners to check the full setup by reading labels, matching maker approvals, and noting missing or changed labels that might cancel the fire door rating.
Reading and figuring label infoUsing maker approvals and guidesChecking part matchesSpotting site-changed setupsNoting unapproved swapsLesson 2Hardware inspection: closers, latches, strike plates, pivots, self-closing devices, coordinated hardwareCovers planned fitting checks, including closers, latches, strikes, pivots, and linked devices, making sure all parts work together for good self-closing and locking.
Checking self-closing device workLooking at latches, strikes, and locksChecking hinges, pivots, and supportsCoordinators and order closing needsSpotting missing or broken fittingsLesson 3Frame and stop inspection: mounting, continuous stops, gaps, and warpingDetails checks of frames and stops, including fixing, lining, full stops, and gap states, helping spot bends, loose frames, and other issues harming fire door work.
Checking frame fixing and straightnessLooking at full stops and shapesMeasuring frame-to-door gap evennessSpotting frame twist, bend, and warpChecking spacers, fill, and fastenersLesson 4Operational testing procedures: latch/close tests, hold-open devices, closer adjustment checks, and smoke test basicsOutlines working test steps for fire doors, including lock and closing tests, hold-open checks, closer tweaks, and basic smoke tests to confirm good, code-right work.
Standard lock and closing test stepsTesting hold-open and release devicesChecking closer speed and lock forceBasic site smoke test waysNoting and figuring test resultsLesson 5Exterior process and sample selection: order of inspection and rationale for sampling 12 doorsDescribes planning the outside check process, setting a good door order, and using sample logic, including when and why a 12-door sample fits and when full check is needed.
Mapping check paths and ordersPicking sample doors that show the restWhy a 12-door sample size worksWhen full stock check is requiredNoting sample pick reasonsLesson 6Glazing, louvers, and vision panels: labels, glass type, stops, and backing materialsCovers checks of glass, louvers, and view panels, focusing on label checks, glass kind, fixing details, and back materials so learners spot unsafe site changes and wrong parts.
Needed fire and safety glass labelsSpotting approved fire-rated glass kindsStops, beads, and glass channel detailsLouvers and view panel size limitsBack materials and fire hold ratingsLesson 7Door leaf inspection: construction, clearances, edge conditions, damage assessmentExplains checking the door panel for build type, edge strength, gaps, and seen damage, allowing right judging if the panel still meets fire and smoke needs.
Spotting door core and face materialsMeasuring edge and bottom gapsChecking edge seals and strengthSpotting site changes and fixesNoting hit, wet, and heat damageLesson 8Signage and certification labels: location, legibility, required markingsExplains checking signs and approval labels, confirming they are there, placed right, clear, and marked as needed so each door setup can be known and checked on site.
Needed fire door label infoApproved label places on setupsChecking label clearness and damageSign content and fixing rulesHandling missing or covered labelsLesson 9Thresholds and undercuts: sills, gaps to floor, and smoke control relevanceFocuses on bottoms and undercuts, including sill kinds, floor states, and smoke needs, so checkers can judge if gaps and parts meet fire and smoke door rules.
Kinds of bottoms and sill setupsMeasuring undercut and floor gapsSmoke and air stop gap rulesChecking uneven or sloped floorsSite fixes for too-big undercutsLesson 10Gasketing and smoke seals: types, location, compression, gaps, and replacement criteriaCovers seals and smoke stops, including kinds, places, press, and wear, helping checkers decide when seals are gone, hurt, wrong fitted, or need new to keep work good.
Usual fire and smoke seal kindsNeeded places on frames and panelsChecking press and full touchSpotting damage, gaps, and hard sealsNew seal rules and site updates
