THE Source of Firestop Expertise®

IFC provides training, documentation and technical resources to AHJ’s, Special Inspectors, and contractors.

IFC provides AHJ training to municipal building code officials, plumbing and mechanical organizations, architect and contractor associations. We’ll come to you, for free.

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Our self-paced online certificate program for Firestop Special Inspectors provides a broad range of knowledge necessary for inspectors charged with inspections of installed firestop systems.

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IFC has developed these best practices, safety standards and code provisions to promote the technology of fire and smoke containment in modern building construction.

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The IFC promotes the technology of fire and smoke containment in building construction through research, education, development of safety standards, testing, and code provision.

New Online Product Training Course

IFC Firestop 204: Multi-manufacturer Firestop product familiarization seminar

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Search our database of IFC Special Inspector Certificate Holders who have successfully completed the challenging and comprehensive “IFC Recommended Training and Education for Third-Party Firestop Inspectors” program and examination. This IFC certificate qualifies the individual as possessing the required “Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors” (Table 1) for firestop special inspection in International Accreditation Service (IAS) standard AC291. In addition to having earned the IFC special inspector certificate through study and examination, individuals that have the Intertek logo are additionally accredited as Firestop Special Inspectors in the “Intertek Qualified Personnel” program.

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The IFC provides impartial and broad-based education, information, resources, affiliation, and procedures regarding firestop system selection, performance, installation, and inspection to the consultation and code-enforcement communities.

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About the IFC

The International Firestop Council (IFC) is a non-profit association of manufacturers, distributors, installers, inspectors, and other key stakeholders interested in passive fire protection materials and systems in North America and abroad. With over thirty years of members’ experience, a constant stream of innovation, and over ten thousand tested systems, we are the source of firestop experience.

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Recent Resources

Our library of resources is continuously expanding. Find the most recent library assets below, or view the full archive.

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    Guide for Protection of Recessed Boxes in Fire-rated Walls Using Firestop Putty Pads, Box Inserts, Cover Plate Gaskets and Endothermic Mats.​

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    Don’t let this happen to the CPVC piping on your project!

    The IFC recommends not using a firestop product in contact […]

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