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Total passive fire protection cannot be achieved with the use of a singular product. It
is the use of many products designed for specific applications that comprise a complete passive
fire protection system. When installed properly, these products work in concert with one
another to create effective barriers against the passage of flames, smoke, and superheated
gases. Used in conjunction with other fire protection methods, properly installed passive fire
protection will save lives, protect property, and minimize business losses.
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The IFC, a not for profit organization, is comprised of many of the industry's leading
manufacturers of passive fire protection products. Below are the product groups that are represented by the current IFC membership: