Experts in Passive Fire Protection and Compliance
Who We Are
At Inner City Fire Solutions (ICFS), we specialise exclusively in delivering high‑quality passive fire protection to organisations across the UK. Our mission is simple: to protect people, property and communities by ensuring buildings have the fire‑resistant structures, barriers and components needed to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
Whether supporting new-build developments, refurbishments or occupied buildings, we help clients achieve lasting compliance and safer environments through robust fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation and structural fire protection.
ICFS is proud to be a division of Inner City Environmental (ICE) – a leading specialist in asbestos removal, hazardous materials management and environmental services. As part of the wider Downwell Group, we offer clients access to an integrated portfolio of construction and enabling services, including:
- Civils Enabling Works
- Groundworks
- Demolition
- Site Clearance
- Soft Strip
- Land Remediation
- Scaffolding
- Asbestos Removal
- Passive Fire Protection
This group structure enables us to support clients with end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring efficiency, safety and full compliance from enabling works through to fire protection and final handover.
Trusted by NHS Trusts, housing associations, schools, commercial developers and Facilities Management providers, ICFS has built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise and exceptional customer service.
Our Mission
“To deliver best-in-class compliant, cost-effective fire protection solutions that safeguard people, buildings, and reputations.”
Our Approach to Excellence
We combine our mission, values and specialist expertise to deliver passive fire protection solutions you can trust:
- Safety First – Protecting lives, property and communities through robust passive fire protection.
- Compliance Guaranteed – Helping you meet all UK fire safety requirements, supported by clear documentation and certified installations.
- Industry Expertise – Decades of combined experience delivering high‑quality passive fire protection across multiple sectors.
- Accreditations You Can Trust – BAFE‑certified and accredited to industry standards – see our Accreditations and Certifications.
- Partnerships That Strengthen Performance – We work closely with leading manufacturers and respected industry bodies to ensure the highest quality solutions – see our Partnerships.
- Innovation & Reliability – Implementing proven techniques, certified products and best‑practice methods for dependable fire protection.
- Customer Focus – Tailored solutions built around your building, project and compliance needs.
- Nationwide Coverage – Supporting clients across the UK with a consistent, high‑quality service.
Our Services
We provide a complete range of passive fire protection solutions designed to keep your buildings safe, compliant and resilient across all sectors. Our specialist services include:
Fire Stopping & Compartmentation
Expert installation and remediation to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through walls, floors and service penetrations. We deliver fully certified solutions that maintain the integrity of your building’s fire strategy.
Fire Door Installation, Surveys & Remediation
Certified installation of fire‑rated doorsets, along with detailed inspections and remedial works to ensure every door performs as intended. Our reporting provides clear evidence for compliance and audit trails.
Ongoing Passive Fire Protection Maintenance & Compliance Support
Scheduled inspections, condition surveys and planned remedial works to help maintain long‑term fire safety performance. We support building owners, FM teams and duty holders in meeting their legal obligations under current fire safety legislation.
