Key Takeaways
- Turn fire protection takeoff into a priced estimate with your local rates.
- Line-item audit trail — defensible, not a spreadsheet black box.
- Reference Fire Protection costs: $2.50-5.00/SF/wet sprinkler system, $40-90/EA/sprinkler head, $1.50-4.00/SF/fireproofing.
- Estimate flows directly into AIA G702/G703 billing.
Fire Protection estimating, step by step
- Quantities come from takeoff — head counts by coverage and more.
- Price materials: Sprinkler heads, Steel or CPVC piping, Fittings and valves, Hangers.
- Apply your burdened labor rate ($50-90/hr (fitters)).
- Add overhead (10-20%) and profit (5-15%) per your books.
- Sanity-check per SF or per unit against the ranges below.
Fire Protection cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Wet sprinkler system | $2.50-5.00/SF | |
| Sprinkler head | $40-90/EA | |
| Fireproofing | $1.50-4.00/SF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Protection estimating software?
It takes your fire protection quantities and builds a priced estimate — material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit — line by line, with your local rates instead of generic national averages.
How does Fire Protection estimating work in CyanBuild?
Takeoff produces quantities, which flow directly into the estimate. You price each line with your $50-90/hr rate and material costs, add overhead and profit, and export a defensible bid.
Can I use my own Fire Protection cost data?
Yes. Use the built-in reference ranges as a starting point, then override with your vendor quotes and historical job costs — your own data is always more accurate than national averages.
What Fire Protection costs should I budget?
Typical ranges: $2.50-5.00/SF for wet sprinkler system; $40-90/EA for sprinkler head; $1.50-4.00/SF for fireproofing. Labor runs about $50-90/hr (fitters).
Does the estimate flow into billing?
Yes — your CyanBuild estimate becomes your Schedule of Values, which feeds AIA G702/G703 pay applications, so your estimate and billing stay in sync.