AwardUIPFPL324 Exam Information and Outline
Award in Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection (Level 3)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
AwardUIPFPL324 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Assessment
- Multiple-choice knowledge examination and practical evidence
- Principles of Fire
- Fire triangle, fire growth and spread of smoke
- Fire resistance: integrity, insulation, load-bearing capacity
- Legislation and Regulations
- Building Regulations Approved Document B
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety Act 2021
- Building Safety Act 2022 and competence requirements
- Passive Fire Protection Systems
- Compartmentation and fire-separating elements
- Fire stopping and penetration seals
- Cavity barriers and fire curtains
- Fire doors, frames and ironmongery
- Fire and smoke dampers; ductwork protection
- Structural steel protection (intumescent coatings, boards)
- Installation Practice
- Manufacturers instructions and tested details
- Product testing, certification and third-party schemes
- Inspection and quality assurance of installations
- Documentation and Responsibilities
- Record keeping, golden thread of information
- Roles of duty holders and installers
- Health and Safety on Site