Foundation Module

Question 1

What is the best position for a lock to be fitted on a fire door?

Answer 1

Mid height provided it doesn’t cut through the mid-rail

Question 2

What is the main component of a fire doorset?

Answer 2

A fire door leaf

Question 3

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Any door that has a 3rd-party certificate and is tested by a UKAS Approved laboratory can be fitted into a double fire door configuration.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Any major alterations to a fire door will affect the door’s fire performance but minor alterations, such as the addition of an air transfer grille or door viewer, will not.

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? If a fire door has no identification or certification it will still work as a fire door if it closes correctly and all the other components fitted to the door are correct.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

Can any fire door be fitted with an electromagnetic hold open device?

Answer 6

Yes, if the manufacturer’s test evidence allows one to be used

Question 7

What must a closer be able to do?

Answer 7

A door closer must be capable of closing a door from any angle

Question 8

What should be considered when selecting hinges for a fire door?

Answer 8

Load bearing capacity
Certification
Components

Question 9

What should be considered if a fire door is to be trimmed during fitting?

Answer 9

Approx only 3mm can be trimmed from the vertical edges
Manufacturers instructions should be checked

Question 10

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? In an historic building it is likely that all doors will perform well in a fire because they will have been well made.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What are NOT suitable materials for use in fire door hinges?

Answer 11

Aluminium
Nylon

Question 12

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? If you have some doubt over the certification of a fire door you should ask the building owner or builder to provide you with evidence that the installed door is really a fire door.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Letter plates can be fitted to a flat entrance fire door at any time after the door has been hung.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which ‘Approved Document’ is the relevant building regulation relating to fire in England and Wales?

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? A timber fire door shown as an FD30 can be fitted without the use of intumescent seals in the door or frame.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

If slight oversizing of the mortice hole occurs during fitting, how can this be compensated?

Answer 16

By using intumescent mastic around the mortice lock or latch

Question 17

What does the letter ‘S’ designate in the fire door rating FD 30S?

Answer 17

Smoke

Question 18

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? If a fire door is damaged it can easily be patched and maintain its integrity because it is made of wood.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Can MDF linings or frames be used in fire door applications?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? A glazed aperture can be provided anywhere in a fire door leaf as long as there is sufficient space to allow for the beading to be fitted.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the minimum melting point requirement for metal hinges to be used in fire doors?

Answer 21

800 deg C

Question 22

If a fire door leaf is required for a duct cupboard positioned under a stair can the leaf be cut to fit the opening?

Answer 22

No, the door must be specially made for this size

Question 23

Indicate what can be an active part of a building’s fire protection system

Answer 23

Fire extinguisher
Sprinklers