About Us
The Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) was launched as a joint venture by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in 2012.
We aim to transform people’s knowledge about how and why fire doors work and the potential dangers of getting it wrong.
What does FDIS do?
FDIS seeks to:
- Help improve safety and save lives through our online training programme and resources
- Give expert advice to help property owners and building managers meet their fire door safety legal obligations
- Provide a vital resource to help the ‘responsible person’ complete fire risk assessments for the premises they manage
- Raise awareness of defective fire doors and the potentially tragic consequences of leaving these unchecked
How does FDIS do this?
FDIS provides:
- A unique online learning centre leading to a Diploma in Fire Doors
- A route for diploma holders to become Certificated Fire Door Inspectors through independent assessment by Exova Warringtonfire.
- Access to local FDIS Certificated Fire Door Inspectors who can provide the most comprehensive and highest standard of inspection in the UK and Ireland. They can pin-point exactly where any upgrades or remedial works are required therefore avoiding excessive and unnecessary spending.
Who is FDIS for?
- Fire door manufacturers or component suppliers
- Fire risk assessors
- Fire safety advisors
- Contractors involved in the installation, maintenance, repair or checking of fire or escape doors
- Health and safety professionals
- Refurbishment or interior fit-out contractors
- Owners of non-domestic buildings (offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, sports or leisure centres, shops, warehouses, restaurants etc.)
- Facilities managers, estates managers or anyone involved in maintaining non-domestic buildings
- Building Control officers or other building inspectors
- Local authority social housing providers
- Any other type of social housing provider
- Locksmiths who work on fire or escape doors
