Lesson 1Assembly verification: interpreting labels, cross-referencing manufacturer’s listing, and documenting missing or altered labelsGuide learners through verifiyin di complete assembly by interpretin labels, cross-checkin manufacturer listings, an documentin missing or altered labels weh may invalidate di 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 hardwareAddress systematic hardware inspection, includin closers, latches, strikes, pivots, an coordinated devices, ensurin dat all components function together fi provide reliable self-closin an latchin.
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 warpingDetail inspection of frames an stops, includin anchorage, alignment, continuity of stops, an gap conditions, helpin inspectors detect warpin, loose frames, an other issues weh compromise fire door performance.
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 basicsOutline operational testin procedures fi fire doors, includin latch an closin tests, hold-open device checks, closer adjustments, an basic smoke tests fi confirm reliable, code-compliant 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 doorsDescribe how fi plan di exterior inspection process, set an efficient door order, an apply samplin logic, includin when an why a 12-door sample may be used an when full-population inspection is required.
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 materialsCover inspection of glazin, louvers, an vision panels, focusin pon label verification, glass type, mountin details, an backin materials so learners can identify unsafe field modifications an noncompliant components.
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 assessmentExplain how fi inspect di door leaf fi construction type, edge integrity, clearances, an visible damage, enablin accurate assessment of whether di leaf still meet its fire an smoke performance requirements.
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 markingsExplain how fi inspect signin an certification labels, confirm dem presence, location, legibility, an required markins so dat each door assembly can be properly identified an verified in di field.
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 relevanceFocus pon thresholds an undercuts, includin sill types, floor conditions, an smoke control needs, so inspectors can judge whether gaps an components comply wid fire an smoke door requirements.
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 criteriaCover gasketin an smoke seals, includin types, locations, compression, an wear, enablin inspectors fi determine when seals are missin, damaged, incorrectly installed, or require replacement fi maintain performance.
Common fire and smoke gasket typesRequired locations on frames and leavesChecking compression and continuous contactIdentifying damage, gaps, and hardeningReplacement criteria and field upgrades
