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Qualified Fire Door Inspector (QFDI)

Qualified Fire Door Inspector Training and Certification

Course Cost $2,295.00

(4-day program) Are you interested in becoming a fire door inspector? Come learn from qualified, certified, door opening industry experts who understand the total opening and are out there inspecting. Become familiar with the codes and standards affecting fire rated door opening assemblies. Acquire the skills to analyze fire rated openings and their components, research and evaluate products for compliance and create and submit required reporting to facility owners.

After successfully completing this training course, attendees will be able to:

  1. Identify and utilize the codes affecting fire rated door opening assemblies.
  2. Perform visual inspections and acceptance testing of swinging doors with builders hardware in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
  3. Detect the differences between allowable jobsite preparations and field modifications to determine if openings being inspected are code compliant.
  4. Research and evaluate products for fire rated openings of different generations and classifications.
  5. Create and submit inspection reports required by the codes for facilities to be kept for inspection by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
  6. Prescribe corrective products and processes to bring failing openings back into compliance.

The following course material will be provided to attendees:     

  • QFDI Course Manual
  • NFPA 80 – Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives (2019)
  • NFPA 105 – Standard for Smoke Doors and Other Opening Protectives (2019)
  • NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code (2021)
  • Inspection Mirror and Magnet Kit
  • NGP Door Inspection Tool
  • Sample Inspection Forms
  • Inspection Software Discount Code

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will take a computerized certification exam. Those who pass the exam with a minimum score of 80% will receive the Qualified Fire Door Inspector (QFDI) certification, certificate, hard hat sticker, and ID badge.

Recommended prior learning:

  • Opening Industry Bootcamp course or equivalent training.
  • Building a Code Foundation or equivalent training.

29.3 Contact Hours - Eligible for 3 IACET CEUs

Course cost includes breakfast, lunch, and morning/afternoon snack each day of class.


COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY: Up to 4-weeks prior to the start of the course training/event, a 95% refund or a 100% credit for future courses is available. Within 4-weeks of the start of the course training/event, a 90% credit only will be applied to a future course, no refunds within 4-weeks. Credit is valid for one calendar year from date of course training/event.

CERTIFICATION EXAM POLICY: Examinees must achieve a score of 80% or greater to be awarded certification. Certifications require renewal three years from the date of receipt of the certificate. 20 hours of continuing education is required for renewal.

In the event a passing score is not achieved, the certification exam may be retaken after a 30-day waiting period. A fee of $300 will apply for retakes.


Charlottesville, Virginia 22903

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