Lesson 1Assembly verification: interpreting labels, cross-referencing manufacturer’s listing, and documenting missing or altered labelsGuides learners through checking the full setup by reading labels, matching maker listings, and recording missing or changed labels that may cancel the fire door rating.
Reading and understanding label infoUsing maker listings and guidesConfirming part fitRecognizing site-changed setupsRecording unlisted replacementsLesson 2Hardware inspection: closers, latches, strike plates, pivots, self-closing devices, coordinated hardwareCovers planned hardware 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 workInspecting latches, strikes, and locksChecking hinges, pivots, and supportsCoordinators and order closing needsFinding missing or stopped 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 checkers find warping, loose frames, and other issues that harm fire door work.
Confirming frame fixing and straightnessChecking full stops and shapesMeasuring frame-to-door gap evennessFinding frame twist, bend, and warpChecking supports, fill, and fastenersLesson 4Operational testing procedures: latch/close tests, hold-open devices, closer adjustment checks, and smoke test basicsOutlines use testing steps for fire doors, including lock and closing tests, hold-open checks, closer changes, and basic smoke tests to confirm good, code-following work.
Standard lock and closing test stepsTesting hold-open and release devicesChecking 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 a good door order, and use sample logic, including when and why a 12-door sample may be used and when full check is needed.
Mapping check paths and ordersChoosing sample doors that representReason for a 12-door sample sizeWhen full stock check is neededRecording sample choice reasonLesson 6Glazing, louvers, and vision panels: labels, glass type, stops, and backing materialsCovers checks of glazing, louvers, and view panels, focusing on label checks, glass type, fixing details, and back materials so learners can find unsafe site changes and wrong parts.
Needed fire and safety glazing labelsFinding approved fire-rated glass typesStops, beads, and glazing channel detailsLouvers and view 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 seen damage, allowing good judgment of whether the leaf still meets fire and smoke needs.
Finding door core and face materialsMeasuring edge and bottom clearancesChecking edge seals and edge strengthRecognizing site changes and fixesRecording hit, water, and heat damageLesson 8Signage and certification labels: location, legibility, required markingsExplains how to check signs and approval labels, confirming their place, clearness, and needed marks so each door setup can be properly known and checked in the field.
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 thresholds and bottom cuts, including sill types, floor states, and smoke control needs, so checkers can judge if gaps and parts follow fire and smoke door rules.
Types of thresholds and sill setupsMeasuring bottom cut and floor clearanceSmoke and air control gap rulesChecking uneven or sloped floor areasSite fixes for too much bottom cutsLesson 10Gasketing and smoke seals: types, location, compression, gaps, and replacement criteriaCovers gaskets and smoke seals, including types, places, press, and wear, allowing checkers to decide when seals are gone, damaged, wrongly set, or need replace to keep work.
Common fire and smoke gasket typesNeeded places on frames and leavesChecking press and full touchFinding damage, gaps, and hard sealsReplace rules and site upgrades
