Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145)
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Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145)
Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145)
In today's heightened regulatory landscape, fire safety is paramount. The BESA Academy Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145) is designed to equip professionals with essential knowledge based on the newly updated BESA DW145 standard, an industry benchmark for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire dampers.
What You Will Learn
This fire damper awareness course covers the core elements of DW145 including:
- Legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order and regulatory requirements
- Key compliance standards for safety systems and fire-stopping integrity
- Installation techniques and damper placements with insights to avoid common errors
- Testing and maintenance procedures for fire dampers and ductwork systems
- Documentation best practices including photographic evidence and asset referencing
- Fire-stopping integrity and penetration seals for maximum protection
Who Should Take This Course?
This fire damper awareness training is designed for ductwork installers, mechanical services contractors, facilities managers, building managers, fire safety officers, designers, and anyone responsible for fire damper installation, testing, maintenance, or compliance in buildings.
Why Fire Damper Training Matters
With a strong focus on protecting people and property, this course responds to the urgent need for technical competence and rigorous safety practices underscored by the Grenfell tragedy and the Hackitt Review. Fire dampers are critical life safety systems that prevent fire and smoke spread through ductwork, and proper installation, testing, and maintenance are essential to ensure they function when needed most.
This course provides essential knowledge to meet the demanding safety requirements of the current regulatory environment and ensures compliance with the updated BESA DW145 standard.
The Benefits Of Fire Damper Awareness Training
Completing this fire damper awareness course delivers:
- Understanding of legal obligations and compliance standards for fire dampers
- Knowledge of best practice installation techniques to ensure fire-stopping integrity
- Skills to avoid common installation errors and ensure dampers function correctly
- Confidence in documentation requirements including photographic evidence
- Awareness of testing and maintenance procedures for fire dampers
- Contribution to building safety and protection of people and property
BESA DW145 Publication and Training Bundle
If you haven't yet bought the BESA DW145 Installation of Fire Dampers publication, you can do so on the BESA website. Each purchase also includes free access to the training, which another member of your team can complete.
Course Format
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Assessment: Knowledge check questions
Cost: BESA Members £44 + VAT | REFCOM Elite Members £44 + VAT | Standard £55 + VAT
Certificate: Available on completion
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fire dampers?
Fire dampers are passive fire protection devices installed in ductwork that automatically close to prevent fire and smoke spreading through ventilation systems, maintaining compartmentation and protecting escape routes.
How much does this course cost?
BESA Members and REFCOM Elite Members receive 20% discount (£44 + VAT, applied automatically at checkout). Standard price is £55 + VAT for non-members.
How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and is delivered entirely online at your own pace.
Who should take this course?
Ductwork installers, mechanical services contractors, facilities managers, building managers, fire safety officers, designers, and anyone responsible for fire damper installation, testing, maintenance, or compliance.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. Knowledge check questions are included throughout the course to reinforce learning.
What is the BESA DW145 standard?
BESA DW145 is the industry benchmark guidance for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire dampers, recently updated to reflect lessons learned from the Grenfell tragedy and the Hackitt Review.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. A certificate is available on completion of the course.
Can I get the training free with the DW145 publication?
Yes. Each purchase of the BESA DW145 Installation of Fire Dampers publication includes free access to this training course for one additional team member.
Why is fire damper training important after Grenfell?
The Grenfell tragedy and Hackitt Review highlighted the critical need for technical competence and rigorous safety practices. Proper fire damper installation and maintenance is essential to protect lives and property.
What topics are covered?
The course covers legal obligations, compliance standards, installation techniques, testing and maintenance procedures, documentation best practices, and fire-stopping integrity.