by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Dec 15, 2025 | Fire Safety, Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation has a strong track record when the chemistry, conditions and code requirements all line up. Problems arise when any of those pieces are ignored. At IFTI, we focus on the part that protects people and property once the foam is in place—spray foam...
by International Fireproof Technologies Inc. | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, Fire Safety
As winter 2025/26 approaches and homeowners ready their fireplaces for cozy evenings, new fire safety questions emerge. Many builders and remodelers are finishing basements or sealing gaps in walls with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for extra insulation, even around...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Oct 15, 2025 | Fire Safety
During the holiday season, homes are filled with festive decorations and extra warmth – but also extra fire risks. Every string of lights, scented candle, or piled blanket can add fuel to a fire. NFPA data show holiday decorations spark about 790 home fires annually,...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jul 29, 2025 | Fire Safety
When it comes to fire protection, intumescent coating installer training is about far more than ticking a box for compliance. It’s about giving every stakeholder (property owners, architects, GCs, code officials, and the installers themselves) real confidence that...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Oct 25, 2024 | Fire Safety
Firestopping is a critical safety practice used in construction to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through openings in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. When mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems penetrate these barriers, firestop...
by International Fireproof Technologies, Inc. | Jun 17, 2024 | Featured, Fire Safety, News, Safety & Code Compliance
Local building codes in the United Kingdom include specific instructions for the installation of spray foam insulation in roof structures. Fireproof paint regulations in the UK do not require a thermal barrier between SPF and occupied spaces. That said, many...
