3rd Party Certification for Fire & Security

IFC Certification Ltd (part of Kiwa UK Group) is an independent UKAS accredited provider of high-quality customer focused third party certification in support of fire safety and security.

IFC Certification Ltd (part of Kiwa UK Group) is an independent UKAS accredited provider of high-quality customer focused third party certification in support of fire safety and security.

IFCC has over 15 years’ experience of successfully delivering independent certification schemes to a vast array of clients who specify, design, manufacture, install, commission and where appropriate provide ongoing service and maintenance of fire protection products and systems, in order that they can demonstrate to the industry their capabilities and credibility.

The necessity for installers to be able to demonstrate capability and traceability of their products and services is now more important than ever before, with increased public awareness, industry mindfulness and regulatory recommendations.

IFCC can offer active and passive fire related certification schemes covering product and installer certification; as well as enhanced security certification schemes.

In addition we also provide quality management systems certification and IFCC is also an approved body for certificating products for UKCA marking under the Construction Products Regulation.

IFC Certification is a UKAS Accredited Inspection Body whose scope covers passive and active fire protection systems. This includes structural steel protection, compartmentation, fire doors, residential and commercial sprinkler systems, smoke and fire dampers.

All certificated installers and certificated products, along with full company details are listed on our online register 
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Installer Certification Schemes

Correct installation of fire protection products is vital if they are to perform as intended and provide the specified fire performance. Incorrect product selection and poor installation can lead to system failure in a fire situation and potential loss of life, property, stock and business interruption, as well as, the inability to obtain insurance cover in future.

To be effective in preventing or controlling the spread of fire, or for protection of structural elements from the effects of fire, these products need to be installed correctly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions within their approved field of application. Failure to do so can compromise fire performance with consequences for life safety, property and commercial risk.

Our installer certification schemes together with our product certification provides a robust system that gives confidence to specifiers, contractors, enforcement authorities, regulators, and end users that proven products, together with correct installation, will achieve the required level of fire performance.

The IFC Certification Quality Mark enables installer companies to demonstrate the superiority of their installations.

The following is an indication of some of the wide ranging certification schemes currently available:

Product Certification Schemes

Having your products certified to European and UK standards by IFC Certification Limited will help you to market and sell your products in an increasingly competitive marketplace; as it provides affordable, customer focused, independent certification of your fire protection products.

This type of approval is recognised as the highest level you can obtain for your products.

IFCC holds UKAS accreditation for all the certification activities we carry out and our quality mark incorporates the UKAS mark to provide confidence to our clients for the activities we conduct.

IFCC Inspection Services

As a UKAS accredited inspection body, IFCC specialises in inspections of fire protection in buildings to identify deficiencies likely to cause failure of fire products and systems in a fire situation.

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