Cook and Boardman Group -

Qualified Fire Door Technician Training and Certification

(3-day program) Do you install or maintain fire door opening assemblies? Can you recognize and utilize the codes that affect these openings in order to assemble the opening components in accordance with those codes and standards? Do you know the difference between a jobsite preparation and a field modification? Come learn the proper methods for installing swinging doors with builders hardware to assure your openings are in compliance with NFPA 80’s 13 points of inspection.

After successfully completing this training course, attendees will be able to:

1. Recognize and utilize the codes affecting door opening assemblies in order to assemble opening components in accordance with those codes and standards.
2. Distinguish between improper and proper installation methods for swinging doors with builders hardware.
3. Evaluate the difference between jobsite preparations and field modifications to assure code compliant installation.
4. Verify installed fire rated openings are in compliance with the 13 inspection points of NFPA 80.

The following course material WILL be provided to attendees:     

• QFDT Course Manual
• NFPA 80–Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening
  Protectives (2019)
• NFPA 105–Standard for Smoke Doors and Other Opening
  Protectives (2019)
• Tool Kit – Gap gauge, level, screwdriver
• Sample Inspection Forms

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will take a computerized certification exam. Those who pass the exam with a minimum score of 80% will receive the Qualified Fire Door Technician (QFDT) certification, certificate, hard hat sticker and ID badge.

22 Contact Hours - Eligible for 2.2 IACET CEUs