Confidence in Fire Safety

A single organisation, bringing together | Computational Modelling (CFD) Product Evaluation Fire Life Safety Systems Fire Protection Training Third Party Certification Fire Safety Engineering Fire Risk Management External Wall Systems

A Trusted Authority

Recognised internationally as the go-to professionals in all aspects of fire safety. We are very proud of our growing reputation as one of the world’s leading fire engineering and solution providers, trusted by many of the most prestigious construction firms, architects and estate owners.

Just Some of the ways we can help you

Fire Safety Engineering

Robust & effective fire safety strategies and solutions

Fire Risk
Management

Thorough & impartial assessments of fire safety

Fire Life Safety
Systems

Industry leading competence in system design & inspections

Third Party Certification

UKAS accredited provider of 3rd party certification for fire safety

Fire Testing & Product Analysis

Analysis of the fire performance of materials – internal and EWS

Bespoke Fire Engineering

Fire Risk Management

Active System Designs

Third Party Certification

Fire Testing & Product Analysis

Why appoint IFC?

✓ For any given project involving Fire Safety, IFC will provide an exceptional
design and assessment service you can trust.
✓ As a respected consultancy, our advice and recommendations are
Independent, Fair, Honest and Confidential.
✓ We believe in creating bespoke solutions because we recognise
every project is different.
✓ All guidance is presented in concise easy to follow reports, incorporating
drawings using the latest CAD and design technology.

With IFC you can expect

Expert advice and unique insight…. at every stage

One of the unique benefits of International Fire Consultants is the breadth of experience that we can provide to assist our clients in the fire safety design, construction, management and operation of their facilities throughout the lifespan of a facility.

STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 0 - Strategic Definition

Appraisal by Fire Engineering team.

Initial outline and strategic advice for a coherent fire strategy and how that can help to influence a project’s direction and maximise the developments ROI.

Convey a clear understanding and overview of the impact of fire related issues on design ambitions for the project.

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Identifying a Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements.

A project is strategically appraised and defined before a detailed brief is created.

This is particularly relevant in the context of sustainability, when a refurbishment or extension, or indeed a rationalised space plan, may be more appropriate than a new building.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 1 - Preparation & Brief

Pre-planning advice (such as influence on surrounding buildings) & Fire Safety review with reduced risk of significant site changes due to fire related aspects at later stages.

How We Can Help

Tasks that relate to carrying out preparation activities and briefing in tandem.

Develop project objectives, budgets, initial project briefs. Undertake feasibility studies and review of site information.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 2 - Concept Design

Initial fire strategy created with early-stage Fire Safety principles outlined.

Identification of value-add scenarios and design impacts.

Focus on master planning and massing issues such as: site access for rescue services, rationalisation for the number and location of staircores, fire water supplies, maximising NLA and numbers of units.

How We Can Help

Prepare concept design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary cost information; along with relevant project strategies in accordance with the design programme.

Agree alterations to brief and issue a final project brief.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 3 - Developed Design

First draft of detailed fire strategy including evacuation routes, fire-fighting provisions and fire safety systems (compartmentalisation, sprinklers, alarms), to optimising CapEx, OpEx against ongoing servicing and maintenance lifetime costs and achieve best value over stated project lifetime.

Carry out fire engineering analysis, such as egress, computational modelling (CFD) and radiation analysis. Liaison with statutory authorities to obtain approvals.

Preparation of detailed drawings of bespoke doorsets and other fire resisting construction, plus 3rd party peer review.

How We Can Help

Prepare a developed design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications, costs and project strategies in accordance with the design programme.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 4 - Technical Design

Further development of the Fire Safety Strategy and detailed design support for passive and active fire safety systems.

Review or design of bespoke stopping details where required and advise on cost optimising, performance and selection of systems.

Assist client design team in developing tender documentation, packages and specifications and lend expert opinion in review of tenders to confirm content and competence of contractors.

How We Can Help

Technical Design comprises the residual technical work of the core design team members.

It is prepared in accordance with the Design Responsibility Matrix and project strategies to include all architectural, structural and building services information, specialist subcontractor design and specifications, in accordance with Design Programme.

This stage also includes and recognises the importance of design work undertaken by specialist subcontractors and/or suppliers employed by the contractor.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 5 - Construction

Conduct inspections at key stages (external cavity barriers, service penetrations, fire doors). Periodic inspection of quality workmanship and standards against fire strategy, provides confidence in the sign-off of any work carried out.

Monitor and supervise Fire Safety throughout design development and construction to ensure construction complies with fire strategy intent.

Independent expert, site surveys, inspections and commissioning of Fire Safety Systems and products, such as penetration sealing and fire doors.

Onsite visits for ongoing Fire risk assessments of construction site and on hand expert advice to troubleshoot problems that arise; as well as certification of installers, products, systems and materials to ensure competency.

How We Can Help

Offsite manufacturing and onsite construction in accordance with the construction programme and resolution of any design queries from site as they arise.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 6 - Handover & Close out

Pre-handover fire risk assessments and training for fire risk assessors.

Preparation of fire safety management strategies and fire safety plans for future occupants.

Site surveys and inspections of fire systems and products such as fire alarms, sprinklers, fire compartmentation e.g. penetration sealing and fire doors.

Reduction of delays in project sign-off, reducing risk of missing final deadlines. Timely compilation of fire safety documentation for future compliance and evidence.

How We Can Help

Handover of building and conclusion of building contract.
STAGE 0:
STRATEGIC DEFINITION

STAGE 1:
PREPARATION & BRIEF

STAGE 2:
CONCEPT DESIGN

STAGE 3:
DEVELOPED DESIGN

STAGE 4:
TECHNICAL DESIGN

STAGE 5:
CONSTRUCTION

STAGE 6:
HANDOVER & CLOSE OUT

STAGE 7:
IN USE

Stage 7 - In Use

Annual fire risk assessments and active system inspections to reduce risk of inadequate life safety standards.

Review of management plans to ensure they remain applicable and robust.

How We Can Help

Post-occupancy evaluation and review of project performance as well as new duties that can be undertaken during the In-Use period of a building.

Using IFC at initial design stages will reduce the risk of many subsequent design changes and reduce potential complications in planning consent; saving your project time and money.

In addition, consultation with IFC will allow for optimisation of your designs without compromising any fire safety aspects. IFC will be able to provide evidence-based input to meet standards and regulations, relating to new materials, products and construction methods.

The RIBA Stages together form the RIBA Plan of Works For more information go to www.ribaplanofwork.com

We are employed by a wide range of clients

Our client base includes many leading UK and international companies across multiple disciplines.

Architects

Developers

Contractors

Estate Owners

Manufacturers

Legal & Insurance

We are employed by a wide range of clients

Our client base includes many leading UK and international companies across multiple disciplines.

First and foremost, Fire Safety is in our DNA and we pride ourselves on excellence

Our holistic approach ensures clients always receive bespoke best value advice and quality assurance for the lifetime of their projects. Over the past 30 years our dedicated team of Fire Safety Professionals have had the privilege of working on some amazing projects.

Iconic Stadiums

Int'l. Airports

University Estates

Grand Hotels

Historic palaces

NEW TRAINING COURSES for 2021

IFE Level 2 & 3 Certificates In Passive Fire Protection

In partnership with the ASFP, IFC now offer classroom-based courses that aim to provide candidates with the knowledge required to study to obtain a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection, awarded by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

NEXT COURSE STARTS JULY 2021 – BOOK NOW

Industry recognition

As an organisation and through individual memberships,
IFC Group is proud to be an active member within many
important and nationally recognised associations and bodies.

CAREERS AT IFC

If you would like to build a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference promoting fire safety standards, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Find out how you can build a successful career with the IFC Group

Graduate Programme

We are always looking for bright new talent. Come and join us!

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR NEW CANDIDATES TO JOIN OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

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Latest News

There’s always plenty going on at IFC from new office openings to comments on new regulations and technical solutions.

Fire Door Safety Week 2021

Fire Door Safety week 2021 will run from 20th – 26th September. As always, it will be raising awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property. Highlighting key industry issues and providing a wealth of fire door information. At IFC we strive to …

PlanRadar & IFC Group team up for bespoke tech solution

PlanRadar & IFC Group team up for the development of a bespoke solution for fire safety inspections and audits IFC Group (part of Kiwa UK Group), chooses to use PlanRadar to support their work delivering fire safety solutions Site teams will implement the software to track inspections and fire risk …

Applus+ Laboratories reaches an agreement with IFC Certification following Brexit

IFC Group is pleased to announce that IFC Certification Ltd has reached an agreement with Applus+ Laboratories, that will allow both parties to continue their fire safety certification services after Brexit. Settling doubts about the new UKCA mark (UK Conformity Assessed) and what it means for the sale of CE-marked …

Kiwa joins forces with the IFC Group

IFC Group is pleased to announce the joining of forces with KIWA UK GROUP. The acquisition of IFC adds a new service line to Kiwa’s existing TIC suite of services in the UK. IFC Group is pleased to announce the joining of forces with Kiwa Group. The acquisition of IFC …

Fire Safety in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

Whilst the difficulties and changes presented by the covid-19 pandemic continue to sow caution and confusion into our day to day lives, there is some semblance of certainty within the architectural world with the newly published RIBA Plan of Works 2020. With seven years having passed since the last major …

IFC Wins Place on PAGABO Framework

International Fire Consultants wins place on PAGABO £500M Professional Services Framework, highlighting the ever increasing importance given to Fire Safety Engineering in Construction. IFC are delighted to confirm that we have been successful in our tender submission to gain a place on the PAGABO framework for Professional Services in Construction …

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Confidence in Fire Safety

A single organisation, bringing together | Computational Modelling (CFD) Product Evaluation Fire Life Safety Systems Fire Protection Training Third Party Certification Fire Safety Engineering Fire Risk Management External Wall Systems

A Trusted Authority

Just Some of the ways we can help you

Bespoke Fire Engineering

Fire Risk Management

Active System Designs

Third Party Certification

Fire Testing & Product Analysis

Why appoint IFC?

With IFC you can expect

Expert advice and unique insight…. at every stage

One of the unique benefits of International Fire Consultants is the breadth of experience that we can provide to assist our clients in the fire safety design, construction, management and operation of their facilities throughout the lifespan of a facility.

We are employed by a wide range of clients

We are employed by a wide range of clients

First and foremost, Fire Safety is in our DNA and we pride ourselves on excellence

Iconic Stadiums

Int'l. Airports

University Estates

Grand Hotels

Historic palaces

NEW TRAINING COURSES for 2021

IFE Level 2 & 3 Certificates In Passive Fire Protection

Industry recognition

CAREERS AT IFC

Be Part of Something Bigger

Graduate Programme

Latest News

Fire Door Safety Week 2021

PlanRadar & IFC Group team up for bespoke tech solution

Applus+ Laboratories reaches an agreement with IFC Certification following Brexit

Kiwa joins forces with the IFC Group

Fire Safety in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

IFC Wins Place on PAGABO Framework

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