What Qualification Do I Need to Inspect Fire Doors?
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What Qualification Do I Need to Inspect Fire Doors?
Practical guidance for UK fire door professionals, with regulated and work-based qualification routes.
What Qualification Do I Need to Inspect Fire Doors?
Installation and inspection are different occupational activities. The right qualification should match the work you actually perform, your experience and the evidence available.
DB College fire door routes
Fire Door Inspector
ProQual Level 3 Award in the Inspection & Testing of Fire Resisting Door Installations.
Fire Door Installer
Level 2 work-based NVQ route for experienced passive-fire operatives where selected units match fire-door installation work.
Installer + Inspector
For candidates wanting both routes, review the combined qualification package.
Frequently asked questions
Can experienced workers be assessed on site?
Yes, on relevant routes where the learner is already carrying out suitable work and can provide valid evidence.
Is an installer qualification the same as an inspector qualification?
No. They assess different activities and competence. Some people perform both roles, but each route should be matched to the actual job.
Can DB College check which route I need?
Yes. Send us your current role, experience and the type of fire-door work you carry out before enrolling.
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Become a Fire Door Inspector · Inspector Qualification · Become a Fire Door Installer · Inspector vs Installer · Experienced Inspector Course · Installer NVQ & Blue CSCS
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