Fire door awareness and checks.

A fire door only works when it closes properly and every part of it is in good condition. This course shows people what to look for, how to carry out a quick check and how to report what they find.

Length: About 15 minutes
Topics: 5 narrated topics
Assessment: 10 questions, 8 to pass
Certificate: On passing

What the course covers

5 topics, each with a real-world task.

5 scenario tasks, one after each topic. Topics unlock in order and progress saves automatically, so it can be done in short bursts.

What a fire door doesHolding back fire and smoke, but only when closedTask: Why does it matter?
The parts of a fire doorEvery part mattersTask: A new carpet
Checking a fire doorA quick five-point checkTask: Does it pass?
The 2022 regulationsDuties for buildings with flatsTask: Which check is needed?
Common faultsWhat goes wrong, and how to put it rightTask: The heavy kitchen door

Who it's for

Facilities and maintenance staff, building and block managers, fire marshals and responsible persons.

In England, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require responsible persons for residential buildings over 11 metres tall to check communal fire doors every three months and flat entrance doors at least once a year, on a best-endeavours basis. The course explains those duties and the faults that most often cause a door to fail.

FORMAT

Narrated video lessons with captions, on any phone, tablet or computer.

ASSESSMENT

10 questions, marked by the system. Learners need 8 correct (80%) to pass.

CERTIFICATE

Issued on passing, valid for a year, and kept on record for four years.

MANAGERS

Assign it, set a due date and see every learner's progress and result.

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