Fire, Safety and Security

No two buildings are exactly alike. Many have similar functional requirements, but each is unique; incorporating different materials, layouts and occupants. IFC Group can apply fire engineering techniques, along with their exacting knowledge of standards and design acumen, to advise on robust and cost-effective fire safety engineering solutions.

It is always better to prevent a fire than react to one – this simple mantra is the cornerstone of successful fire safety management. But sometimes fires do occur, and it can be a devastating prospect, but with the expertise of the IFC Group’s Fire Safety professionals you're in safe hands.

The necessity for installers to be able to demonstrate capability and traceability of their products and services is now more important than ever before, with increased public awareness, industry mindfulness and regulatory recommendations.

Regulatory compliance advice for global market access

To reduce carbon emissions the global community increasingly strives to generate energy using renewable sources. In many European countries electricity generated by wind turbine generators (WTG’s) already accounts for a significant part of the available green energy.

Learn how to inspect a fire resisting door set and complete an inspection report.

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.

EMC compliance and pre-compliance testing for a wide range of products from domestic appliances and video conference systems to gaming machines and medical appliances.

ISO 27001 helps you to deal with information security in a structured way. Kiwa’s experts can certify your organisation against this internationally recognised standard and thus lay the foundation for a process-based approach to data security.

ISO 27001 Information Security Certification with Kiwa: secure your information, build trust in your brand.

This high level course offers a foundation in fire safety as well as modules covering the full range of passive fire protection systems.

Regulatory intelligence for global market access

Radio (RF), Telecom, ITE Type Approval services, Regulatory Consulting and Research

The European standard EN 50518 'Monitoring and Alarm Reporting Centres’ outlines requirements for the functional operations of Monitoring and alarm receiving centers (MARC).

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.

This intermediate level course provides a foundation in fire safety with modules across a selected range of passive fire protection systems.

There are a number of key countries in the world who have specific EMC, Safety and/or RoHS compliance schemes in place, and whereby EU or FCC compliance would not suffice. Where there is such a requirement in place - Kiwa Product Compliance can support.

Kiwa Electrical Compliance | Accredited EMC Compliance

IFC Group manage a range of objective fire product testing and assessment services (complemented by our independent advisory approach), to provide market confidence and assurance for specifiers, whilst also enabling products to reach the market promptly and efficiently.

Forming part of our premium Fire Engineering capability is our knowledge and world leading competence in Fire Life Safety Systems, itself an integral component of any fire safety strategy. We are specialists in the design, specification and inspection of these systems and can advise on the most effective use in any building type from high rise buildings and commercial properties to heritage sites.