CPD
PROGRAMME.
The paperwork behind a fire door is changing. Our CPD walks architects, engineers, and principal contractors through the BS 476 → EN 13501-2 transition — what changes, what doesn't, and what it means for a spec written today.
Fire Door Classification After 2029
Understanding the Transition from BS 476 to EN Standards
2029 changes the test method — not product compliance. The CPD frames the BS 476 withdrawal in context, not alarm. Doors tested today to EN 13501-2 are already future-proofed; doors tested to BS 476 remain compliant until the withdrawal date.
Five learning objectives.
The CPD is built around the questions specifiers actually ask when fire-door paperwork crosses their desk.
What the 2029 BS 476-22 withdrawal means — and what it does not
2 September 2029 changes the test method, not product compliance. Frame the transition without the alarm — what stays in force, what withdraws, and what to specify today.
E vs EI classification — when each applies
Integrity-only versus integrity-plus-insulation. Where the fire strategy demands EI, where E is sufficient, and how to read EI1 vs EI2, Sa vs Sa4, RS and S200.
How to read EN 13501-2 — and what a DoP contains
Classification reports, ETAs, Notified Body numbers, and Declarations of Performance. What each document is for, and what the Golden Thread requires.
Specifying DFM DS doors correctly in NBS format
Worked examples in NBS clause format — classifications, smoke control, ironmongery references, DoP citations. Avoiding the common pitfalls that delay sign-off.
Using the NBS Spec Creator
Live walkthrough of the DFM NBS Spec Creator — produce a fully populated NBS clause for any DFM doorset in minutes, with classifications and DoP references pre-filled.
Five sections. 30–45 minutes total.
Timing flexes by audience and questions. The structure stays the same across in-practice and remote delivery.
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05 min
Context — what 2029 actually changes
Frame the BS 476-22 withdrawal in scope. What stays in force, what does not, and why this is a test-method change rather than a product-compliance event.
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10 min
Reading EN 13501-2 — E, EI, smoke, durability
Walk through a real classification report. EI1 vs EI2, Sa vs Sa4, RS and S200 smoke. What each abbreviation actually verifies — and what it does not.
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10 min
ETA, DoP, CE — what travels with the door
European Technical Assessment, Notified Body number, Declaration of Performance per doorset. How these documents map to the Golden Thread and Building Safety Act evidence requirements.
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10 min
Specifying DFM in NBS — worked examples
NBS clause structure for fire-rated, security, glazed and sliding-gate ranges. Where contractors most often misread the spec, and how to write clauses that survive value-engineering.
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05–10 min
Live demo — NBS Spec Creator + Q&A
Generate a complete NBS clause from the NBS Spec Creator on screen. Open Q&A — practical project questions encouraged.
Specifiers carrying the risk.
Tailored examples drawn from the audience in the room. The slide deck adapts to architectural, engineering, or contractor context as required.
- Architects & Specifiers
- Fire Engineers
- Principal Contractors
- Building Control
- NHS & Healthcare Estates
- Data-Centre Design Teams
Choose how you receive it.
The CPD runs the same content either way — pick the format that fits the practice's diary.
Lunch & Learn
On-site · 10+ attendees
Matthew travels to your office, presents, and stays for Q&A. Best when the audience benefits from face-to-face conversation and a shared room.
- Slide deck supplied after the session
- Typical room size: 10–25 attendees
Teams / Zoom
Scheduled slot · Screen-share · Q&A
Same content, delivered to wherever the team works. Useful for distributed practices, smaller audiences, or quick CPD slots between project meetings.
- Scheduled to suit the practice
- RIBA accreditation pending
- Slide deck supplied after the session
- Recording on request for absentees
Send the brief — slot confirmed within 24 hours.
Sessions are scheduled directly with the UK office. The form below routes straight to Matthew Creely, who will confirm a date and format within one working day.
- Remote: Teams or Zoom, scheduled to suit the practice
- Slide deck supplied after the session
Materials to share with the team.
Background reading and post-session materials. The full slide deck is supplied after the session is delivered.
BS 476 → EN 13501-2 Transition Note
The withdrawal date, what changes, what doesn't — and how to write specifications today that remain valid past 2029.
Download PDF → Slide DeckCPD Slide Deck
Issued after the session is delivered. Includes presenter notes and reference links to ETA-22/0324 and Forster certifications.
Request after booking → SpeakerMatthew Creely — Speaker Bio
UK lead for DFM Doors. Background, prior speaking engagements, and the practitioner perspective behind the CPD content.
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