Key Takeaways
- AI reads your fire protection PDF and head counts by coverage automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $50-90/hr rates.
- Typical Fire Protection costs: $2.50-5.00/SF/wet sprinkler system, $40-90/EA/sprinkler head, $1.50-4.00/SF/fireproofing.
How Fire Protection takeoff works
Fire protection takeoff covers sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and equipment from fire protection plans and hydraulic calcs.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts head counts by coverage and other fire protection elements.
- Review the overlay, adjust anything the AI missed, and add conditions.
- Price each line with your local labor and material rates.
- Export a defensible, line-item takeoff with visual proof per item.
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 |
What CyanBuild tracks for Fire Protection
Materials
- Sprinkler heads
- Steel or CPVC piping
- Fittings and valves
- Hangers
- Alarm devices
- Fireproofing
Common tasks
- Head counts by coverage
- Pipe runs
- Valves and risers
- Fireproofing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Protection takeoff software?
Fire Protection takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of head counts by coverage and other fire protection elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Fire Protection takeoff?
AI handles the counting and measuring consistently and fast; you review the overlay and adjust before pricing. The result is a reviewable takeoff with visual proof per item — more defensible than hand counts.
Does it work with my Fire Protection plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Fire Protection work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $50-90/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Fire Protection takeoff include?
Common Fire Protection materials (Sprinkler heads, Steel or CPVC piping, Fittings and valves, Hangers) and tasks (Head counts by coverage, Pipe runs, Valves and risers), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.