Glossary

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IFC

An independent quality assurance certification, which addresses relevant factors contributing to the fitness-for-purpose of products used in either fire or smoke protection. (Managed by International Fire Consultants Ltd.)

Independent accreditation

Quality assurance certification which addresses many factors relating to serviceability and fitness-for-purpose of a product, going beyond the passing of a single fire, smoke or acoustic test.

Integrity

The capacity of a door assembly to maintain its resistance to fire or smoke exposure over a period of time.

Intumescent

A material which does not immediately melt on exposure to elevated temperature but first expands to a cellular structure many times its original volume, sometimes accompanied by pressure development.