Welcome to the Intumescent Fire Seals Association

Dedicated to the science and application of intumescent based sealing materials since 1982.

12
Associate Members
Fire and Smoke Seals
Fire Resistant Glazing
Damper/Air Transfer Grilles
Penetration/Gap Sealing

Together, we're raising standards in fire safety

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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
12
Collaborating for a safer tomorrow
Leading Authority
10
Representation on key fire safety committees
Established in
1982
Raising standards for over 42 years
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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
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Jerome Bell
Human Resource
Robert Fox
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Robert Fox
Finance Manager
Jenny Wilson
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Jenny Wilson
Marketing Manager
Leslie Alexander
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Leslie Alexander
Legal Advisor
Jacob Jones
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Jacob Jones
Senior Consultant
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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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