Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads fire protection plans and head counts by coverage automatically.
- Price with your local $50-90/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Fire Protection costs: $2.50-5.00/SF/wet sprinkler system, $40-90/EA/sprinkler head, $1.50-4.00/SF/fireproofing.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Fire Protection takeoff
Fire protection takeoff covers sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and equipment from fire protection plans and hydraulic calcs. CyanBuild detects and counts head counts by coverage and other fire protection elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
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 |
Common Fire Protection tasks
- Head counts by coverage
- Pipe runs
- Valves and risers
- Fireproofing
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Fire Protection
- Sprinkler heads
- Steel or CPVC piping
- Fittings and valves
- Hangers
- Alarm devices
- Fireproofing
Fire Protection takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Head counts by coverage | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Fire Protection takeoff?
Upload your Fire Protection plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts head counts by coverage and other fire protection elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $50-90/hr rates.
What does Fire Protection work cost?
Typical Fire Protection 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).
What materials are included in a Fire Protection takeoff?
Common Fire Protection materials: Sprinkler heads, Steel or CPVC piping, Fittings and valves, Hangers, Alarm devices, Fireproofing.
Can CyanBuild estimate Fire Protection labor and materials separately?
Yes. Fire Protection takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Fire Protection-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Fire Protection estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Fire Protection cost build-up.