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What is Fire Stopping Training?

Understand what fire stopping is, the best type for your building and how to comply with installation, inspection and maintenance regulations.

This online Fire Stopping Training course examines why fire stopping is essential in all buildings, as well as its function and installation. It also covers relevant regulations and inspection procedures. This level of knowledge helps responsible persons select, install and maintain effective fire stopping systems in line with legislation.

The Fire Stopping course also comes with a free e-Checklist for users to conduct thorough inspections before, during and after fire stopping installations to ensure safety, quality and compliance throughout the process.

About Fire Stopping Training

This online Fire Stopping Training course explores the need, use, installation and inspection of fire stopping systems.

Designed for employers, building owners and those with fire safety duties, this course explains fire stopping measures and their vital role in passive fire stopping. You’ll know what to consider when choosing fire stopping products and ensure they’re installed and inspected according to regulations.

Why is Fire Stopping Training Important?

Despite technological advancements, fires start easily and spread fast. There were 276 fire-related fatalities in the latest year data was available. This figure represents a slight increase over the previous year’s numbers and excludes deaths caused by domestic fires.

Fire safety must be a priority for employers, building owners and anyone else who controls non-domestic premises. Responsible persons must install, inspect and maintain fire stopping systems as part of their duties. These systems prevent the passage of flames, smoke and heat to prevent fire from spreading and protect evacuation routes.

This online fire stopping course explains how responsible persons can comply with regulations and choose, install and inspect effective fire stopping measures for their premises.

What are Your Responsibilities for Fire Stopping?

Responsible persons for new or altered buildings must install and maintain effective fire stopping measures under the Building Regulations 2010. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places the same duty on responsible persons for existing properties.

Under fire safety legislation, responsible persons must:

  • Reduce fire risks
  • Ensure safe evacuation in an emergency

Additional regulations also make it necessary to:

  • Maintain means of warning and escape from fire
  • Establish measures to prevent the spread of flames and smoke
  • Protect access routes for emergency services

Fire stopping systems are essential for overall fire safety and compliance with legislation. This importance also makes regular inspection and maintenance a requirement.

Fire Stopping Training explains how to select, install and inspect effective fire stopping measures. This knowledge is essential for responsible persons and supports compliance with fire safety legislation.

Why Choose Fire Stopping Training?

  • Study anytime & in bite-size sessions
  • More affordable than in-person training
  • Discounts on volume purchases
  • Excellent trainee support
  • Supports compliance with fire safety regulations
  • Aids fire stopping system selection, installation and inspection

What’s Included in the Fire Stopping Training Course?

  • Comprehensive yet concise explanation
  • Certificate on completion
  • Simple login & user access
  • The latest industry best practice

Delivery Method

Online / E-learning

Course Duration

3 – 4 Hours

Learning Outcomes

  • Appreciate what fire stopping is and why it’s vital
  • Recognise types of fire stopping and where to use them
  • Know what to consider before installation
  • Develop awareness of installation procedures
  • Understand inspections before, during and after installation

Course Content

This online Fire Stopping Training course comprises the following 5 modules:

Introduction to Fire Stopping

Explains what fire stopping is, why it’s needed and the relevant laws responsible persons must know.

Fire Stopping Systems

Explores the types of fire stopping available and where they’re effective.

Preparing for Fire Stopping Installation

Outlines what to consider before installing fire stopping measures.

Fire Stopping Installation Specification

Examines the installation process and what can happen if done incorrectly.

Installation Checklist & Inspections

Covers installation procedures for before, during and after installation.

Assessment

At the end of the online Fire Stopping Training course, users must complete an end of course assessment before earning their certification.

The end of course test is:

  • 100% online
  • Multiple choice
  • A score of 80% is required to pass the test.

Certification

The downloadable printable certificate is approved by IIRSM and will be issued instantly on course completion.

The Fire Stopping Training certificate includes the trainee’s name, company name, course name, date of completion, expiry date and the name of the approval body.

Free Fire Stopping Inspections e-Checklist

This online training course comes with a free e-checklist to help users conduct thorough inspections before, during and after fire stopping installations to maintain safety, quality and compliance of fire stopping systems.

The e-Checklist lets users verify:

  • Quality, condition and suitability of fire stopping materials
  • Adherence to specifications and best practices
  • Adequate preparations before, during and after installation
  • Proper execution of installation procedures

The e-Checklist is easy to use and includes a QR code system, which automatically records and stores completed forms.

Note – This offer is for one Fire Stopping Inspections e-Checklist licence per trainee who completes this course. This e-Checklist licence is for their use and cannot be transferred or shared by other users.

Terms and conditions apply – access to this e-Checklist is for 12 months from purchase.

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