Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145)
£5500
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Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145)
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Heat Pump Installer, Heat Networks Foundation Course, Working with Data in the Construction Sector, Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145), Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test for Craft and Operatives, Understanding Collateral Warranties and Third-Party Rights, Introduction to Contract Law - When to Sign on the Dotted Line, Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test for Managers and Supervisors, Asbestos Awareness

In today’s heightened regulatory landscape, fire safety is paramount. The BESA Academy’s 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. 

Course overview

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. Participants will dive into the core elements of DW145, exploring everything from legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order to best practices in damper installation that ensure maximum fire-stopping integrity.

Benefits of taking this course

Gain clarity on critical updates, including:

  • Key compliance standards for safety systems and fire-stopping integrity. 
  • Guidance on installation techniques and damper placements, with insights to avoid common installation errors. 
  • Documentation best practices, such as providing photographic evidence and asset referencing, to meet the demanding safety requirements of the new regulatory environment. 

Course duration

Fire Damper Awareness Course (DW145) takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Course cost

Non-BESA Members: £55 excl. VAT

BESA and REFCOM Elite Members: 20% off - discount applied automatically at checkout

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.

DW145 Installation of Fire Dampers and Smoke Dampers Awareness