Intumescent Fire Seals Association (IFSA)

Together, we're raising standards in fire safety

Since 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.

As a trusted trade association, we offer expert technical guidance on fire door seals, smoke seals, glazing seals, and solutions for penetration and gap sealing - working to maximum safety and compliance across the fire protection industry.

Associate Members

Collaborating for a safer tomorrow

Leading Authority

Representation on key fire safety committees

Established in

1982

Raising standards for over 42 years

Our Objectives

Safety Benefits

To promote the life safety benefits associated with intumescent fire and smoke seals.

Research and Development

To promote research and development into extending the benefits of intumescent based fire and smoke seals.

Test Procedures

To participate in the development of test procedures for fire protection products in BSI, CEN and ISO that are relevant and reproducible.

Raising Awareness

To ensure that information on the science and application of intumescent passive fire protection materials is made available to both professionals and the general public

Get to know the team

The IFSA Team

Jerome Bell

Human Resource

Robert Fox

Finance Manager

Jenny Wilson

Marketing Manager

Leslie Alexander

Legal Advisor

Jacob Jones

Senior Consultant

Worker using computer with a futuristic hologram graphic above the keyboard

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