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 listings, and recording missing or changed labels that might cancel the fire door rating.
Reading and decoding label dataUsing maker listings and guidesConfirming part fitSpotting site-changed setupsRecording non-listed swapsLesson 2Hardware inspection: closers, latches, strike plates, pivots, self-closing devices, coordinated hardwareCovers step-by-step hardware checks, including closers, latches, strikes, pivots, and matched devices, making sure all parts work together for reliable self-closing and locking.
Checking self-closing device workInspecting latches, strikes, and throwsChecking hinges, pivots, and bearingsCoordinators and order closing needsSpotting missing or broken hardwareLesson 3Frame and stop inspection: mounting, continuous stops, gaps, and warpingDetails checks of frames and stops, including fixing, alignment, full stops, and gap states, helping spot warping, loose frames, and other issues that hurt fire door work.
Checking frame fixing and straightnessChecking full stops and shapesMeasuring frame-to-door gap evennessSpotting frame twist, bend, and warpAssessing shims, grout, 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 reliable, code-right performance.
Standard lock and closing test stepsTesting hold-open and release devicesEvaluating closer speed and lock forceBasic site smoke test waysRecording and understanding test resultsLesson 5Exterior process and sample selection: order of inspection and rationale for sampling 12 doorsDescribes how to plan the outside check process, set an efficient door order, and use sample logic, including when and why to use a 12-door sample and when full check is needed.
Mapping check paths and ordersPicking sample doors that representReason for 12-door sample sizeWhen full stock check is neededRecording sample pick reasonsLesson 6Glazing, louvers, and vision panels: labels, glass type, stops, and backing materialsCovers checks of glazing, louvers, and vision panels, focusing on label checks, glass kind, fixing details, and back materials so learners can spot unsafe site changes and wrong parts.
Needed fire and safety glazing labelsSpotting approved fire-rated glass kindsStops, beads, and glazing channel detailsLouvers and vision panel size limitsBack materials and fire-resistance ratingsLesson 7Door leaf inspection: construction, clearances, edge conditions, damage assessmentExplains how to check the door leaf for build type, edge strength, clearances, and visible damage, allowing right judgment if the leaf still meets fire and smoke needs.
Spotting door core and facing materialsMeasuring edge and bottom clearancesEvaluating edge seals and edge strengthSpotting site changes and fixesRecording impact, water, and heat damageLesson 8Signage and certification labels: location, legibility, required markingsExplains how to check signs and approval labels, confirming their place, readability, and needed marks so each door setup can be properly identified and checked in the field.
Needed fire door label infoApproved label places on setupsAssessing label readability and damageSign content and fixing rulesHandling missing or painted labelsLesson 9Thresholds and undercuts: sills, gaps to floor, and smoke control relevanceFocuses on thresholds and undercuts, including sill kinds, floor states, and smoke control needs, so checkers can judge if gaps and parts meet fire and smoke door rules.
Kinds of thresholds and sill setupsMeasuring undercut and floor clearanceSmoke and draft control gap rulesEvaluating uneven or sloped floor surfacesSite fixes for too much undercutsLesson 10Gasketing and smoke seals: types, location, compression, gaps, and replacement criteriaCovers gasketing and smoke seals, including kinds, places, squeeze, and wear, allowing checkers to decide when seals are missing, damaged, wrong installed, or need replace to keep performance.
Common fire and smoke gasket kindsNeeded places on frames and leavesChecking squeeze and full contactSpotting damage, gaps, and hardeningReplace rules and site upgrades
