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CPD‑Certified Fire Door Inspection Course — Now Recognised by IIESMS
Delivered by a practising fire engineer, the Phoenix STS’s CPD-certified Fire Door Inspection Course is now recognised by the Institute of Industrial Engineers & Safety Management Systems (IIESMS). The programme equips competent persons to plan and carry out systematic fire door inspections, interpret test and classification evidence, and document findings in line with Irish legislation and guidance for non-domestic premises, including healthcare settings. Teaching aligns with Part B of the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Document B (TGD B) 2024, with a focus on Appendix B (Fire Doors), covering what constitutes a complete, correctly installed, and appropriately labelled doorset, as well as the S/a smoke control designation where required.
Participants will learn how to verify fire door performance claims against valid test evidence and classification (I.S. EN 1634 series and I.S. EN 13501‑2), check mandatory elements such as self-closing devices, seals, signage, and hardware, and understand the limitations of uninsulated glazed elements and their applications across various compartmentation strategies. The course explains the labelling and identification expectations and signage provisions described in TGD B 2024 Appendix B, enabling attendees to confirm whether installed doorsets meet the stated integrity and smoke‑control requirements.
The programme integrates the interface between doors and life safety systems, allowing management to set informed maintenance standards. Attendees will understand how panic/escape hardware on designated escape routes must conform to I.S. EN 1125 (e.g., horizontal bar devices for panic conditions and suitability for use on fire/smoke‑resisting doorsets), and how electrical hold‑open/ancillary functions should interface with the fire detection and alarm system so that alarm operation is not compromised, in line with I.S. 3218:2024.
This video demonstrates how three different fire doors perform during a fire, highlighting the importance of adhering to regulations regarding installation and maintenance.
To support statutory compliance and governance, the course anchors inspection planning and record‑keeping to Ireland’s Building Control framework. It explains the respective roles and deliverables under the Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Buildings and Works (Assigned Certifier, ancillary certification, inspection plans and the INF), so managers can evidence due diligence when acting on defects. Delegates receive practical templates for inspection checklists and action plans that align with accepted best practices.
Healthcare operators are advised that the content reflects HIQA’s current expectations for designated centres, including governance of fire safety, provision of competent advice, documentation of risk assessments and action plans, and assurance that fire doors and compartmentation arrangements meet resident's evacuation needs. Where appropriate, the course references PAS 79‑1 as a recognised risk assessment methodology and highlights competence considerations consistent with emerging codes (e.g., BS 8674).
Standards, legislation and directives embedded
The syllabus maps to TGD B 2024 (Part B, Appendix B – Fire Doors); I.S. EN 1634 series and I.S. EN 13501‑2 (testing and classification of doorsets); I.S. EN 1125 (panic exit devices on escape routes); I.S. 3218:2024 (FDAS planning, design, installation, servicing and interfaces); PAS 79‑1 (risk assessment reporting); the Building Control Code of Practice 2016 (inspection plans, certification and BCMS documentation); the Fire Services Acts 1981/2003; and CPR/CE‑marking principles referenced in TGD D (Materials and Workmanship).
Who should attend
This course is suitable for property managers, facilities teams, healthcare professionals, construction personnel, and fire safety managers responsible for inspecting fire doors, managing defects, and overseeing contractors in healthcare and broader non-domestic premises. HIQA-regulated providers will find that the governance and documentation emphasis aligns with current expectations for designated centres.
Funding and Certification
Employees in the private healthcare sector are advised that subsidised places may be available via Leading Healthcare Providers (LHP) Skillnet. All participants receive CPD certification from Phoenix STS, accredited by the CPD Standards Office; the course is now also recognised by the Institute of Industrial Engineers & Safety Management Systems (IIESMS).