International Passive Fire Ltd

About International Passive Fire Ltd

International Passive Fire Ltd is a UK-based specialist distributor of passive fire protection products, supplying intumescent paints, fireproof coatings, and complementary systems to contractors, specifiers, and building owners nationwide. All products are tested to British and/or European standards, and the company operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification from its base in Ivybridge, Devon.

With over 50 years of combined experience in passive fire protection, the business offers a comprehensive range of intumescent paints and coatings for steel, timber, concrete, plasterboard, and fabric, in both water- and solvent-based thin and thick film technologies. These systems are designed to deliver the required fire resistance ratings as part of compliant structural and architectural fire protection strategies.

Beyond coatings, International Passive Fire supplies a broad portfolio of associated passive fire products, including fire stopping systems, fire curtains, fire door protection components, access panels, cavity barriers, ventilation protection products, and essential tools, PPE, and fixings. Customers can also shop by leading manufacturers such as Envirograf, Jotun, Nullifire, Sherwin-Williams, Thermoguard, Hempel, Siderise, FrameFit, and others, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of project specifications.

The company differentiates itself through technical support services, providing independent specification and certification assistance, free steel and timber specifications, DFT surveys on completed steelwork (location dependent), and loadings reports detailing dry and wet film thickness requirements to achieve target fire ratings. Expert advice is available by phone and through online enquiries, helping clients select appropriate systems and apply them correctly for compliant performance.

International Passive Fire is structured as a customer-focused e-commerce and technical support hub, offering fast delivery (including next day options), a 14-day returns policy, trade discounts, and price matching on many products. Its online platform highlights best sellers, new arrivals, technical guides, and news articles, positioning the business as both a supplier and an educational resource for passive fire protection across the UK construction and maintenance sectors.