Lancashire-based UAP Ltd reportedly hosted a successful Awareness Day for Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs) at its training facility.

Celebrating 25 years as an SBD member, UAP allegedly welcomed a group of DOCOs to its Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) Training Centre, offering a hands-on experience with some of the company’s innovative and Police Preferred Specification-accredited products.

Attendees reportedly explored UAP’s wide portfolio of over 6,000 hardware solutions, including high-security 3-star cylinders, window restrictors and letterplates.

UAP launched FDM Training Centre

In 2024, UAP Limited launched the UK’s first practical Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) Training Centre.

The academy was reportedly purpose-built to elevate fire safety standards and regulatory compliance within the built environment.

Informed by lessons from the Grenfell tragedy and aligned with the Building Safety Act 2022, the facility is said to deliver accredited training focused on the correct inspection, maintenance and installation of fire doors.

With a curriculum shaped by the ‘golden thread’ principle, the centre is said to provide essential knowledge for improving safety standards and ensuring that fire door components meet the most rigorous performance criteria.

The event reportedly made full use of UAP’s dedicated training corridors, where delegates could explore real-world door and hardware installations designed to provoke questions, discussion and deeper understanding of how products perform in situ.

Practical training facility

Nicola John, Managing Director, UAP limited said: “We were delighted to provide a fire door seminar and training for SBD and DOCO teams at FDM.

“At our 3000sq ft practical training facility, we offer fire door training for the entire supply chain from procurement through to maintenance. 

“Part of our ethos is engaging with the community and professional groups and associations to increase knowledge around fire door compliance and the FDM and wider UAP team thoroughly enjoyed imparting knowledge and giving tours of the facility.”

Gaining knowledge and understanding

Hazel Goss, Development Officer, Secured by Design commented: “I had a lovely day at the centre and the facilities are excellent – the training and breakout rooms are spacious, airy and ideal for any meeting.

“I particularly loved the training corridors, with each door opening into a different scenario or offering practical advice.

“Seeing these items installed brought them to life and sparked meaningful conversations.

“The day was all about gaining knowledge and understanding and I certainly did.

“The feedback from others has been equally positive.

“An excellent afternoon, and thank you to all involved.”