About | Intumescent Fire Seals Association (IFSA)

Overview of IFSA

Established in 1982, the Intumescent Fire Seals Association (IFSA) has been the leading authority in advancing the science and application of intumescent sealing materials for passive fire protection.

The Association provides technical advice and guidance on all matters relating to fire door seals, smoke seals, glazing seals, and all penetration / gap sealing problems.

To promote the life safety benefits associated with intumescent fire and smoke seals
To promote research and development into extending the benefits of intumescent based fire and smoke seals
To participate in the development of test procedures for fire protection products in BSI, CEN and ISO that are relevant and reproducible

Chairman Jim Kelly Left shaking hands with Vice Chairman Lee Woodings on the right

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The benefits of becoming an IFSA member

Collaborating, sharing knowledge and insight to raise awareness, improve fire safety and save lives.

Improving and setting industry standards
Access to committees positions members as a driving force in developing new guides and standards that form the basis of regulations or good practice.
Knowledge and resource sharing
Allows members to participate in collective research to promote the benefits of intumescent based products
Peer to peer networking
Taking members' views forward to influence the shaping of legislation and guidance for the good of our industry and the protection of the general public

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Since the inception of IFSA more than 40 years ago, it has been a privilege to partner with others in our industry to tackle the issues around fire and smoke relating to life safety.

Millmerran

Devon

Sitting on various BSI committees over the years I am proud of IFSA’s achievements to highlight how smoke and fire can be contained to allow people to escape from burning buildings.

Rob Mann

Devon

IFSA provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and advance intumescent fire and smoke sealing. It’s great to be involved in shaping best practices for fire safety.

Doug Law

Lorient

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Join IFSA for exclusive access to industry insights, best practices, and support from experts. Reach out to explore the benefits of membership.

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Overview of IFSA

Our Members

The benefits of becoming an IFSA member

Join IFSA for exclusive access to industry insights, best practices, and support from experts. Reach out to explore the benefits of membership.