About Us

Who are ASFP

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is a trade association that was formed in 1975 in recognition of a need to bring together passive fire protection manufacturers, contractors and testing/certification bodies to encourage, develop and give guidance on essential standards in passive fire protection.

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection Ireland (ASFPI) was established in 2011 to support those responsible for legislation, specification, inspection and installation of passive fire protection throughout Ireland. 

Executive Board and Council

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is the UK’s leading trade association for the passive fire protection sector. ASFP operates across the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) industry and plays an important role in shaping and influencing policy, legislation, quality and supply chain behaviour

ASFP is governed through a simple structure as defined in the Memorandum of Articles. The ASFP Council and Executive Board play particular roles in the management and control of the Association. On a day-to-day basis, the management and operation of the ASFP is the responsibility of the Chief Operating Officer and the appointed ASFP Officers.

To read more about the ASFP council or to nominate someone to join the next council, click below.

ASFPTV

ASFPTV is an award-winning video platform venturing ASFP further into the world of video content, capturing content from the world of passive fire protection (PFP). The ASFPTV platform aims to broadcast updates from within the PFP industry, exploring the roles our members play within the industry and showing some more insight into ASFP, our events and general updates. To never miss a video be sure to subscribe to ASFPTV HERE.

Ignite

ASFP publishes an industry magazine called Ignite that is free to read in hard copy or on our website. The magazine features reports and comments on current issues affecting the passive fire protection industry. The magazine is sent to 22,000+ individuals within the industry including Architects, Fire Engineers, Contractors, Manufacturers, Installers, Inspectors, Facilities management, and Fire safety officers, so is a great place to advertise your products or services. A new edition of IGNITE is published every 4 months (3 times a year). You can read all editions here!