Third-party accreditation

Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions hold third-party IFC Certification

The importance of correct installation

To be effective in preventing or controlling the spread of fire, or for protection of structural elements from the effects of fire, passive fire protection products need to be installed correctly within the approved field of application. Incorrect installation can lead to non-performance, premature failure, loss of insurance cover and potential loss of life, property, stock and business interruption.

Why is IFC Certification third-party accreditation important?

IFC Certification third-party accreditation provides independent approval that Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions installs passive fire protections solutions correctly, and conforming to the appropriate standards, achieving the required level of fire protection performance. The IFC Certification quality mark enables Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions to demonstrate the superiority of our installations, differentiating them from those who are not subject to such stringent third-party certification scheme requirements. IFC Certification is accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).

How does IFC Certification work?

Our IFC Certification is of Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions as a company, and not our individual installers. In order to achieve the certification, we demonstrated that we are proficient in our field, with good product knowledge, an understanding of regulations, and an understanding of the importance of the correct installation of life saving systems. Our office-based activities were audited, and our onsite installations were inspected. Upon receiving IFC Certification, we now log all of our contracts with IFC Certification, and the sites which we work on are selected at random to be inspected by IFC Certification inspectors routinely throughout each year. Additional inspections, e.g. to meet contract requirements, can be requested by our clients if necessary – please enquire about this if required . On completion of a client contract, Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions issue a Certificate of Conformity for the contract, showing details of the fire protection installed.

Protive Fire Protection & Sealing Solutions is accredited by CHAS

CHAS is The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme; it is the UK’s leading provider of risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management services for clients and contractors, helping to improve health and safety standards and safeguard organisations from risk. CHAS is an authority and trusted advisor on health and safety compliance, responsible for setting industry benchmarks and providing the new Common Assessment Standards.