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On-Site Technical Fire Door Seminars

Many of our clients benefit from our technical seminars which can be at your premises (on-site) our an outside venue. During the session your staff will learn extensively about fire door construction, fire door assemblies and all the relevant legislation

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Industry-tailored presentations

 

Enhance your organization's fire door safety protocols with our specialized on-site seminar service. Our seasoned consultants offer comprehensive sessions covering all aspects of fire door safety, construction, and legislation. Empower your staff with the knowledge and expertise they need to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively. Invest in proactive fire safety measures today with our technical seminars, designed to equip your workforce with the essential skills to protect lives and property

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  • Insurance Companies
  • Fire Engineers
  • Landlords
  • Facility / Asset Managers
  • Building Services Engineers
  • Main Contractors' Design Managers
  • Joinery Contractors and Installers
Seminar A - The role of Fire Doors & Fire Door Assemblies​
 

  1. Understanding the role of fire doors and door assemblies.

  2. Decoding current Legislation relating to fire doors.

  3. Building Regulations: Approved Document B, E and M.

  4. Codes of Practice: BS 9999/1, BS 8214 and BS 8644-1.

  5. Distinguishing fire resistance from fire retardance.

  6. Fire Door ratings.

  7. Common pitfalls in fire door assemblies.

  8. Introducing the system components (including ironmongery and access control).

  9. Visualising a fire test.

  10. Traceability, transparency and third party certification.

  11. Project specific bespoke fire engineering assessments.

  12. Simultaneously addressing Part B (fire and smoke), Part E (sound) and Part M (access).

  13. Developments since the Hackitt Report.

  14. The “Golden Thread” and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

  15. The Building Safety Act, The Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety (England) Regulations

  16. Building a Safer Future Report – an independent review of products’ testing regime.

  17. Latest on BS 476 part 22 v BS EN 1634 Part 1

  18. UKCA / CE Marking

  19. Conclusion

  20. Questions and Answers

Seminar B – The RP and Fire Door Safety: A Pathway to Compliance​
 

  1. Understanding the role of fire doors and door assemblies

  2. Fire and Smoke door ratings

  3. Overview of current legislation

  4. Fire Door Compliance for New Buildings and those undergoing a Change of Use

  5. Fire Door Compliance for Existing Buildings

  6. Regulation 38: Fire Safety Information

  7. Target Compliance: Codes of Practice Guidance Documents

  8. What are 3rd Party Certificated Door Assemblies?

  9. What are Nominal and Notional Door Assemblies?

  10. Compatibility of Door Assembly Components

  11. The Fire Door Inspection Checklist

  12. The Remedial Summary – how fire door assemblies can be repaired

  13. Typical Examples of Non-Compliant Issues

  14. Fire Door Installation and 3rd Party Certification

  15. Fire Door Maintenance and 3rd Party Certification

  16. What is The Golden Thread?

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