You must be able to:
demonstrate a range of work skills to maintain a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system including:
identifying any physical damage or unsanctioned modifications to the system
safely cordoning off the work area before commencing any work
lubricating and adjusting
disassembling and replacing
assembling and operating
operational checking
gap checking
risk assess the fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain system to be maintained to identify the accessibility of all working parts, a safe method of working and individual site-specific hazards
ensure the structure into which the system is installed is compatible with the tested scope of the fire rated door and is also suitably structurally sound
re-balance and align fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain systems components during maintenance
complete planned preventative maintenance of an industrial, commercial, pedestrian, or residential fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system
maintain a fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain wiring system to the point of isolation
maintain control circuits for a fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain system to specification and safe operating standards
adjust, test, verify and troubleshoot a fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain systems' functionality and its safety components
identify when a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system is unsafe and needs to be made safe
communicate when the safety of a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system cannot be established, requires improvement, is critically unsafe and must not be used or has corrective actions that are required
communicate operational, safety, training and maintenance information to clients, customers, , end users or their representatives
check the functionality of third-party certified fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain systems in line with the manufacturer's instructions
record and report the maintenance process to update the golden thread
carry out a residual risk assessment and complete any corrective actions required
communicate when the equipment you are maintaining is connected to a fire protection or security system that requires additional specialist skills to achieve overall system compliance
You must know and understand:
how the following resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:
manufacturer's instructions
certifications and labels
declaration of performance
fire stopping materials
intumescent seals
smoke seals
weather seals
surrounding construction
suitable consumables
equipment and instruments for measuring
test and inspection equipment
hand tools and power tools, and equipment
access equipment
digital equipment
digital methods of product and process traceability
activation devices
fire-resisting cabling
multi-core and single-core cables
wiring containment fixtures and fittings
electrical motors and starters
switch gear and isolators
low voltage accessories
electrical test equipment
uninterrupted power supply UPS battery back-up
how to recognise the various resources, parts, components, operating systems, safety devices and intumescent seals that make up a fire-resisting door shutter or curtain system, their suitability for the intended use, functions, interactions, and dependencies on each other
the importance of agreeing appropriate ways of working, confirming maintenance requirements and, the impact and implications of incorrect maintenance work
how to identify where unsanctioned modifications have been made to the system and report accordingly
how to complete a risk assessment
the importance of recognising the existing structural composition of mounting and fixing points and identify where the integrity of the structure may not be suitable, report concerns, seek and follow further guidance
why it is important to identify and assess the weight and balance of a fire-resisting door shutter or curtain
how to correctly use, control and guide lifting techniques and appliances
the scope and limitations of maintaining a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system
that a construction product choice, substitution, modification or recommendation cannot be made and how to ensure no alterations have been carried out which may affect the fire certification of the door, shutter or curtain system
how to identify and report where a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain does not meet specification or is not compliant
how to check all component parts and fire stopping materials are compliant with compatible with the certificated system and that no scenario is presented on site that exceeds the limitation of the certification
how to inspect and determine the correct maintenance requirements for fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain systems, including adjustments, periodic, scheduled, and event-based planned preventative maintenance
when and how to ensure that power supplies and other potential sources of energy are safely isolated and locked off before commencing any work on a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system
why it is important to refer to parts manuals, guides, technical service bulletins, electronic data and cross reference to troubleshoot and maintain fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain systems
how to identify where a planned preventative maintenance procedure is not safe, possible or viable
how to position and erect supports
when and how to maintain functionality to prevent premature wear and tear of fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain systems
when and how to disassemble a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system for planned preventative maintenance or replacement of working parts and components, and then reassemble and recommission
how to identify the appropriate power supply and maintain wiring, control and containment systems for a fire-resisting door, shutter, curtain system to the isolation point
how to integrate control systems with motors, control boards, activation and safety components
when and how to maintain activation and safety devices
the importance of complying with current electrical regulations
single, three phase, low voltage motor operation and earthing requirements
how to reverse motor direction
the importance of identifying and using the correct methods of electrical testing equipment and methodology
how to identify when force testing is required
when and how to inspect, check and test safety devices and systems using appropriate testing equipment
when and how to check and adjust a fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain system to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operation within the requirements of legislation, standards and manufacturer’s instructions
when and how to test the operation of a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system using appropriate testing equipment and why testing is required
the correct equipment to inspect and test the safe and efficient operation of a fire-resisting door, shutter, or curtain system
how to identify the criteria that constitutes an unsafe system
the consequences of failing to communicate the safety status of a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain issue, and correctly document the issuance of an unsafe system notice
how to confirm that the maintenance procedures do not compromise the integrity of the original manufacturer’s fire certification requirements
when to communicate the safety status of a fire-resisting door, shutter or curtain system by using “unsafe system”, system safety unknown” notices or applying “do not use” labelling
when and how to provide operation, safety, energy saving and maintenance information to client, customer or their representative
how to explain automated control and activation systems
the importance of ensuring that clients, customers or their representatives are aware that the product being maintained may be offline from the prevention system during the course of the work
the importance of recognising any third-party certification and the associated planned preventative maintenance in line with the manufacturer's instructions
how to fill out and issue the documentation that is required to update the requirements of the golden thread
collaborate effectively within a team environment and be mindful of the needs of other occupations involved in the maintenance process
how to carry out a residual risk assessment and complete any corrective actions required
how to recognise and communicate when the equipment you are maintaining is connected to a fire protection or security system that requires additional specialist skills to achieve overall system compliance