Fire Door Maintenance Training

This IIRSM‑approved Fire Door Maintenance Training course provides comprehensive instruction on keeping fire doors functional and compliant. The course covers fire door designs, materials and components, key standards and regulations for performance, how to identify faults, and repair procedures. It also explains best practices for checking and documenting maintenance work to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Course Features

• 100% online training
• Full audio voice-over
• Fully online assessment
• Discounts when you buy in bulk
• Access on any device
• App available for iOS & Android
• Approved by IIRSM
• Compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Certificate on completion
• Developed by health and safety professionals
  

Course Details

• Course Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Approval Body: IIRSM
• Format: Fully online
• Assessment: Multiple choice
• Certification: Same-day digital certificate
• Certificate Valid For: 3 years

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

• Facilities managers
• Maintenance staff
• Health and safety officers
• Fire marshals / wardens
• Landlords
• Construction professionals

Course Content

This course contains the following modules:

Module 1: Regulations, Standards & Certification

• What is a fire door
• Why fire doors are necessary
• Fire door configurations & materials
• Regulations
• Fire safety responsibility
• Standards
• Fire door ratings
• Fire door evidence

Module 2: Planning for Maintenance

• Frame & leaf
• Glazing
• Ironmongery & signs
• Closers
• Fire door seals
• Preparing for fire door maintenance

Module 3: Fire Door Maintenance Process

• Inspection
• Identifying potential faults – main components
• Identifying faults – ironmongery & other components
• Repair techniques – door & frame
• Repair techniques – sealing & closure mechanisms
• Repair techniques – safety features & additional components
• Fire door maintenance records

What You Will Learn

• Fire door standards, ratings and regulatory requirements
• Understanding fire door designs and components
• How to identify common faults with fire doors
• Repair techniques and essential preparations
• Best practices for maintaining accurate maintenance records

Available in Multiple Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish.

Course Approval Body

This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM). The certificate includes user name, company name, course name, completion date, expiry date and approval body. An IIRSM‑approved certificate will be available for instant download and printing upon successful completion. Assessment is fully online and multiple choice; a score of 80% is required to pass.

Why Is Fire Door Maintenance Training Important?

Fire doors play a key role in fire safety by protecting escape routes and containing the spread of flames and smoke. Over time, faults and wear can compromise performance, increasing risk. Under Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire safety measures, including fire doors, must be maintained in efficient working order. Regular maintenance reduces risk and helps ensure compliance. This course guides users on regulatory requirements and best practices for maintaining fire doors safely and compliantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fire Door Maintenance Training course?

This online programme teaches how to maintain fire doors safely and ensure compliance with current regulations.

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for facilities managers, maintenance staff, fire marshals and others responsible for managing fire doors in buildings.

Is this course approved?

Yes. This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).

How much does this course cost?

The course is priced at £295 + VAT for a single trainee, with discounts available for bulk purchasers.

How long does it take to complete?

This course takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

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