Chiltern International Fire and sister company BM TRADA Certification have finalised the 2007 calendar for their popular Timber Fire Doors Explained days, which include a full-scale fire test.

Organiser Sam Cann explained, ‘We have developed an effective mix of technical content and practical demonstration and after each seminar there is clear demand for a next one. Some 1,500 delegates have benefited from the training days since we launched them four years ago. ’

The dates set for 2007 are: Thursday 3^rd May, Tuesday 26^th June, Thursday 27^th September and Thursday 15^th November. Courses will also be offered throughout the year by CIF’s new office in Ireland.

The ‘explained days’ are aimed at fire door manufacturers, installers, property managers, specifiers and approved inspectors. Through demonstrations and seminars, Chiltern Fire will explain glazed timber fire door construction, testing and installation; how fire doors are tested, assessed and certified; how to install a fire door correctly; and the design and detailing issues which make the difference between pass and fail.

‘Delegates appreciate that fire doors save lives as well as protecting property. It’s essential that they are manufactured, specified, installed and inspected correctly in every circumstance,’ Mr Cann added.

The courses will take place at Chiltern International Fire’s Hughenden Valley test laboratory. The cost is £250 + VAT for TRADA members and £285 + VAT for Non-members. For further details or to book a place please contact the training department on 01494 569620 or email . For further information on Chiltern Fire’s services telephone 01494 569800 or email