IFC Members

Braun Intertec is proud to be an employee-owned global geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, material testing, and building sciences firm which has grown to over 1,200 employee-owners. Our Building Sciences Group at Braun Intertec specializes in special inspections, forensic investigations

Since it’s foundation in the city of Toronto in 1979, Butler Group has acquired considerable expertise in the field of Fire Consulting. Butler Engineering – part of Butler Inc. – based out of Dubai is the fastest growing firm in the Middle-East and Asia. Additionally, IAS AC291 accreditation (mandated by UAE Fire Code & IBC Ch.17) provides BE a leading edge as the inspection experts. After successful establishment in the Middle-East, BE are committed to further strengthen their North American operations in coming years.

Compass Inspection Consultants, Inc. was established in 2002, excelling at Construction Quality Management (CQM) through advance planning, education, training, and communication.

Our Fire-stop Inspection System Manual gained IAS AC 291 accreditation (ISO 17020:2012) in 2019 and we were the first dedicated fire-stop inspection agency to be listed on CA-HCAI’s pre-approved agency list.  We are gaining more AHJ approvals as we grow in Texas and the Midwest.

Our fire-stop special inspection program meets or exceeds ASTM Standards, and delivers with our app-based, same-day reporting.

Offices in California, Texas, and Minnesota.

Delta Inspection Service is an independent inspection agency that is providing services for clients regarding firestopping, concrete crack, air barrier system, EIFS & playground safety. Our qualified staff performs planning, application and inspection services in accordance with contract documents & project requirement and based upon ACI, ASTM, IFC guidelines & other required references. These services include plan review, site survey & investigations, 3rd party inspection & testing and on-site training.

Fire Containment Training Services (FCTS) partners with leading firestop companies who desire to increase their visibility, as well as building awareness of the importance of proper firestop inspections. We help increase firestop manufacturers market share by the educational marketing of firestop products and services to Fire code and Building Officials, ICC Chapters and other large groups through proactively scheduling and conducting thorough, engaging, and code driven firestop training sessions throughout the US.

Fire Experts – GCC is an AHJ-approved House of Expertise in Fire Engineering and Fire Safety Management Consultancy. Established in the UAE, we have expanded into KSA, the wider GCC, and select regions of Asia and Africa. We deliver fire engineering plans, strategies, design validation, peer reviews, inspections, and certifications. Our services also include value engineering and performance-based solutions within code compliance. We bring accredited expertise across aviation, high-rise, transport, industrial, energy, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. By combining local regulatory knowledge with international standards, we help clients secure compliances and reduce risk. For us, safety is more than compliance — it is a commitment to protect lives, assets, and communities. We envision the Middle East and beyond as a safe, resilient, and vibrant place to live, work, and invest.

FireWise Consultants is an unbiased, single point of contact consulting firm that specializes in the Passive Fire Protection industry. We specialize in helping architects, contractors, inspectors and owners with items like design, problem solving, value engineering, expediting of document approvals, quality control, training, BIM Review and inspections. Our experience from working on the country’s largest and most complex projects in key jurisdictions like California’s OSHPD help our clients trust that our work will help uncover and solve countless unforeseen issues and inadequate designs that in the past have caused delays, change orders and non-compliant installations.

Geotechnical Consultants Incorporated (GCI) has grown from a traditional soils and foundation engineering company in 1979 into a diversified consulting firm providing geotechnical engineering, building envelope, steel testing, firestop, environmental, property acquisition, and construction materials engineering/testing services.

GCI provides comprehensive services throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and building envelope consulting, firestop, and property acquisition services throughout the U.S. to help clients manage risk and make timely informed decisions.

Our Firestop and Fire Safety professionals promote correct adherence to tested firestop systems and the importance of life, safety and property on each project we are privileged to be part of.

NV5 is a global engineering and consulting firm in both the private and public sectors. From infrastructure engineering to building design and technology, our project portfolio showcases success in major market sectors worldwide. NV5 supports clients at every phase of a building’s lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and ongoing operations. Our fire and life safety experts work closely with owners, architects, contractors, insurers, and authorities having jurisdiction to navigate code requirements, solving complex challenges with confidence. With engineers licensed across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, eight Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico, and Guam, NV5 brings unmatched reach and experience. Our team is uniquely equipped to address both active and passive fire protection, ensuring a holistic, compliant approach to safety. Our team specializes in third-party engineering judgment review, passive fire protection inspection, and Consulting. We are active participants and voting members of ASTM E05 (Firestop Inspection and Qualifications), E06 (Fire Tests), and E36 (Special Inspection Agencies), as well as members of the UL Standard Technical Panels 1479 and 2079. NV5 is a member of NFPA, SFPE, ICC Liberty Chapter, ASHE, and the International Firestop Council, where Patrick Tesche is the Firestop Inspector Committee Chair.

Optimum Inspections & Consulting, Inc. delivers proactive, third-party inspection services that keep complex construction projects on track and fully compliant. With a proven record across California’s most demanding jurisdictions, including OSHPD (HCAI), DSA, OSFM, USACE, and the JCC, we help teams navigate regulatory challenges with clarity and confidence. From new builds to remodels and tenant improvements, we work closely with owners, contractors, design teams, and AHJs to ensure progress without delays. Our experience in fire and life safety includes passive fire protection, detection, suppression, and extinguishers, helping safeguard every project while adding real, measurable value from start to finish.

Based in the Carolina’s, PFE is a fast response team providing Engineering Judgment consulting services and Third Party Special Inspections of Fire-Resistant Construction. We prioritize each client in delivering quality life safety services, always keeping critical project schedules at the forefront of our operation. With more than a decade of experience as firestop engineering experts, we work directly with code enforcement officials on a daily basis. This continued involvement allows us to deliver effective, realistic solutions that exceed requirements and expectations of governing authorities. Every employee of PFE is passionate about what we do. Continually growing in our field of expertise, we are also passionate about helping people. From problem solving the initial condition to inspecting the field installation, PFE is here to guide our clients every step of the way.

Red Line specializes in third-party firestopping inspection services for new construction and renovation projects, ensuring fire safety compliance and quality installation. Our mission, above all else, is to provide peace of mind for our clients and partners. We’re dedicated to offering expert guidance and education on firestopping and construction practices, helping projects succeed safely and efficiently.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm that provides environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Founded in 1965, Terracon serves clients in all 50 states from more than 140 offices. Our Firestop and Fire Safety professionals bring nationwide resources with local knowledge to each project, but most importantly they bring safety to the forefront of every task. Terracon is an Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) company. Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) is about demonstrating care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day.

AWCI represents more than 2,400 members and organizations in the acoustics systems, ceiling systems, drywall systems, exterior insulation and finish systems, fireproofing, insulation, prefabrication/panelization and stucco industries. Our members are contractors, suppliers and manufacturers and those in allied trades. Our mission is connecting people in the wall and ceiling industry to innovate, grow and succeed.

Established in 2019, Fire Compliance Plus are leading United Kingdom consultants in passive fire protection and fire stopping. We are an impartial fire protection consulting service, helping clients deliver fire stopping and passive fire safety solutions to the highest standards. Fire Compliance Plus (FCP) are members of several leading United Kingdom industry bodies, including Fire Protection Association (FPA) and Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Fire Compliance Plus (FCP) are also Constructionline Gold Members and are fully compliant with the requirements of ISO9001:2015.

Humanos del Agua, S.A. well known as waterman.lat is an engineering company specialized in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) solutions. Our engineers are certified in NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, trained by multiple firestop manufacturers, and bring over 15 years of proven experience delivering successful projects in buildings and critical infrastructure. We ensure full compliance with NFPA, UL, and other international standards, supporting clients across the full project lifecycle, from design and value engineering to installation, certification, and maintenance, optimizing safety, performance, and cost efficiency through certified firestop systems.

NeoGraf Solutions is a key supplier of GrafGuard™ expandable graphite for many IFC members. The only North American manufacturer of expandable graphite with nearly 140 years of experience in the carbon and graphite field, NeoGraf has prioritized innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions. Providing a secure supply chain, manufacturing excellence, and a strong R&D and technical applications  support NeoGraf looks forward to assisting all our IFC colleagues new and old.

As an accredited third-party agency and part of the International Code Council (ICC) Family of Solutions, ICC NTA provides code evaluation, product certification, inspection, engineering, plan review, and testing services, as well as independent quality and standards compliance verification for building product manufacturers. With offices, testing labs, and training facilities in Nappanee, Indiana and Bryan, Texas, ICC NTA serves residential and commercial builders, code officials, manufacturers, and suppliers throughout the building industry.

Established in Dubai in 1995, Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants is an ISO-accredited, and Civil Defense-approved fire testing laboratory and certification body, as well as a curtain wall testing laboratory and façade consultancy. Fire compliance activities encompass the range of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) for passive fire protection systems and products, including resistance-to-fire, reaction-to-fire and fire propagation. We operate 7 different test machines for full scale system tests, and 10 different small scale machines for materials. Testing and certification activities are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 respectively, by UKAS (the United Kingdom Accreditation Service) for a range of test methods from the US, EU and UK. Further accreditations are held with locally-based EIAC and ENAS.

Around the globe, UL is a proven safety science leader helping safeguard building products including firestop through special inspection, firestop system certifications and the UL qualified contractor program for installers. We’ve advanced the industry’s drive to achieve both safety and innovation with flexible, customized service options for reliable, cost-effective product testing and certification. Architects, regulatory authorities, manufacturers, insurers, building owners, and others in the built environment rely on UL for services and knowledge needed to enhance public safety, meet regulatory demands, protect brand, and access global markets.

Warringtonfire is a global leader in fire resistance testing for construction, furniture, marine and rail sectors and specialize in testing passive fire protection products including fire doors, structural steelwork protection and fire stopping products. We offer independent, locally accredited fire resistance testing services for passive fire protection products for both commercial and domestic building types. Our fire resistance testing is done to British, European, International standards, in line with CE marking, UKCA and UKNI marking and third-party certification.