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ASMM / ANZSMM · Fire Services · Passive Protection
Passive Fire Protection Estimating
Fire-rated systems, sealing and structural fire protection measured to NCC and AS 1530.4
Passive fire protection is the work no one sees once the ceilings go up, and the work every certifier checks. Fire-rated walls, penetration seals, joint sealing and coating on steel all carry a cost that depends on FRL and the system tested.
We read the fire drawings and FRL schedule, measure each rated element, count every penetration and joint, and return a priced passive fire package you can tender with confidence.
FRL schedulesPer compartment
PenetrationsCounted by type
IntumescentBy section factor
NCC & AS 1530.4Fire-resistance testing
Deliverables
What You Actually Receive
| Deliverable | Format | Detail level |
|---|---|---|
| Fire-rated walls and ceilings | Excel, m² | By FRL and system |
| Penetration seals | Excel, No. | By service and wall type |
| Fire collars and dampers | Excel, No. | By pipe size |
| Joint sealing | Excel, m | Linear gaps and movement joints |
| Structural fire protection | Excel, m² / t | Intumescent, board and spray |
| Priced estimate | Excel + PDF | Supply and installation, with GST on its own line |
Australian Framework
How This Work Fits Into the Australian Standards
Every estimate is structured to the trade sections used for tendering and to the elements used for early cost plans, so one set of quantities serves both.
| Trade section (ASMM / ANZSMM) | Element (NPWC / AIQS) |
|---|---|
| Fire Services / Sprinkler Systems | 24 FI Fire Services |
Scope Coverage
Passive Fire Work We Measure
Every rated element and every penetration.
Penetrations
- Pipe penetrations
- Cable penetrations
- Duct penetrations
- Fire collars
Joints
- Floor and wall joints
- Curtain wall edges
- Control joints
- Expansion joints
Structural protection
- Intumescent coatings
- Board encasement
- Spray applied protection
- Concrete encasement
Documentation
- Penetration registers
- Product data and certificates
- Installation records
- Inspection records
Our Process
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How We Prepare Your Estimate
Five steps from your drawings to a passive fire protection number you can defend in a scope review.
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Scope review
An estimator reads the fire engineering report, fire compartment drawings, FRL schedule and the NCC performance requirements before touching a takeoff tool, and lists every assumption, exclusion and missing item as a query for you to confirm. Nothing is priced on a guess.
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Digital measurement
Quantities are measured digitally in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff, in metric: square metres of fire-rated lining and coatings, numbers of penetration seals and lineal metres of joint seals. Each measurement sits on a named layer, so the marked-up PDF you receive is a visual audit trail.
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Pricing
We price the quantities using current Australian supplier quotes, subcontract rates and published benchmarks such as Rawlinsons, adjusted for your postcode and state. If you give us your own rates or a preferred supplier schedule, we use those.
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Senior QA review
Before anything is sent, a second estimator compares the takeoff with the drawings and verifies the measuring rules, deductions, wastage allowances and productivity assumptions.
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Delivery
Excel and PDF files reach your inbox within one to two days for standard jobs. One round of changes is included, and we remain available for tender queries and scope questions after the tender.
Tooling
Software We Work In
You do not have to hold a licence for these tools. We do the measuring with them and hand over the results.
Bluebeam Revu
Measuring, marking and comparing drawings on screen.
PlanSwift
Takeoffs made from ready-built assemblies, with quantities you can export.
On-Screen Takeoff
Layer-based measuring on big commercial drawing sets.
Rawlinsons-benchmarked rates
Up-to-date Australian unit rates, compared with supplier and subcontractor quotes.
Microsoft Excel
The final file, set out to match your cost codes and trade sections.
If you use Buildsoft, CostX, Estimate One, Procore or your own template, let us know and we will prepare the file so it imports straight in.
Turnaround & Pricing
Cost and Delivery Time
We quote a fee for each project before starting, in AUD excluding GST. We never bill by the hour, and you are never charged more than the quote.
Small / residential scope
24 hoursSingle buildings and small commercial.
Typical fee A$350 to A$850
Mid-size commercial
24 to 48 hoursApartments and commercial buildings.
Typical fee A$850 to A$1,800
Large / complex
48 to 72 hoursHigh-rise and large developments.
Typical fee A$1,800 to A$3,600
Monthly takeoff package
OngoingA set number of estimates every month, with your jobs placed first in the queue.
Flat monthly rate from A$2,200/mo
Cost vs. Capacity
Why Builders Hand Passive Fire Protection Estimating to Us
A full-time estimator is a salary, super, software seats and training. A passive fire protection takeoff from us is a per-project cost that only appears when you are actually tendering.
- No software licences. Takeoff and cost-data subscriptions cost thousands of dollars per user each year. With us, you use ours.
- Tender more, more selectively. Most builders do not lose jobs through bad pricing. They lose them because they run out of time to reach enough tenders before closing.
- Site time stays site time. Items get overlooked when estimating at 9pm after a long day on site.
- Independent accuracy check. Even builders with in-house estimators use us to sanity-check large or unfamiliar passive fire protection scopes before they submit.
- Moves up and down with how busy you are. Five takeoffs in a busy month and none in a slow one. You never carry a fixed cost.
Who We Work With
Made for Anyone Pricing Passive Fire
Passive fire contractors
Takeoffs for penetrations and systems.
Builders
Fire-rating allowances.
Fire engineers
Cost feedback on designs.
Certifiers
Scope checks.
Developers
Per-unit fire protection.
Facility managers
Rectification works.
Sample Output
Sample Line Items
Every estimate has this much detail: quantities tied to elements and measured in metric, never lump sums.
| Item | Unit | Qty | Material | Labour | Total |
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| FRL 90/90/90 plasterboard walls | m² | 640.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Penetration seals | No. | 420 | $ | $ | $ |
| Fire collars, DN100 | No. | 36 | $ | $ | $ |
| Joint seal, 60 minutes | m | 320.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Intumescent on steel, 60 minutes | m² | 260.0 | $ | $ | $ |
These example items show only the layout and units. They do not come from a client project.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do you measure to FRL?
Yes, each rated element is separated by FRL and system.
Do you count penetrations?
Yes, listed by service, size and wall type.
Do you cover rectification?
Yes, with a separate scope for existing buildings.
Which states and territories do you cover?
Every one. Prices are set for your project postcode and state, so a job in Darwin and a job in Melbourne get their own unit costs instead of one national average.
What does it cost?
A fee is quoted per project, in AUD excluding GST, before any work starts. You approve it in writing first. There is no hourly billing and no invoice larger than the quote.
How fast is turnaround?
Standard scopes ship in 24 to 48 hours. Large packages take 48 to 72 hours. If you are against a closing time, say so when you upload and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
Are my project details kept confidential?
Yes. We keep drawings, specifications and tender figures private, and if you prefer we will sign your NDA before we receive any documents.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready for Your Next Passive Fire Protection Tender?
Send your drawings along with a short note on what the job covers. A fee and delivery date come back the same working day, and the finished estimate follows within one to two days of your approval.