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to what happens in a fire and what does and doesn ’ t work . We were told that the courses are delivered through use of videos of real fires in high rise buildings and of smoke-filled buildings , and will soon to be aided by the use of VR technology .
We saw an installation room with working areas with benches with tools and shadow-boarding , where students can take doors in and out , and see the applications and test evidence for products . The centre explains how the legislation has changed , provides handson inspecting and installation techniques . Students can learn about the important role of smoke seals and intumescent ; what products to fit and why , and practise fitting them . The centre also has a room dedicated to product testing .
Why partner with FDM ?
Locksmiths could provide a professional service to landlords of HMOs and help to save lives by ensuring the safety of fire doors in high-rise buildings ; gaining additional work by carrying out fire door inspections and maintenance programmes , in line with legislation ;
• receive training from industry experts at FDM , gain access to all of their knowledge and learn how to become compliant with legislation and maintain the Golden Thread ,
• carry out fire door inspection / maintenance contracts ,
• maintain fire doors in accordance with test or field of application evidence ,
• build relationships with landlords and become their go-to-person when they need a locksmith ,
• provide resident / tenant fire door information compliant with up-todate Government guidance ,
• build relationships / work with fire door manufacturers to test fire doors and make informed decisions .
Reflections of the day
Fire doors save lives . By addressing the key failures in the Grenfell tragedy and driving a level of compliance and competency in fire door inspection and maintenance . Those who decide to train at the centre have the opportunity to play a part in inhibiting the spread of fire and protecting lives .
It is estimated that there are over 500,000 Houses of Multiple Occupancy ( HMO ) in the UK ( source : Gov . uk ), and many more residential institutions such as hospitals , care homes and boarding schools . Also , non-residential high-risk buildings such as offices and public buildings . All of this is a potential new income stream for those willing to train to undertake the work .
The FDM training centre is a model of accomplishment in this vital sector . The courses on offer are perfect for those who want to expand their knowledge of the Golden Thread and fire door regulations , whilst working on real doors through scenario-based learning .
Locksmiths interested in what the FDM centre has to offer , or would like more information about the courses should contact : 0161 960 0139 or visit online : www . fdmltd . co . uk
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