Passive Fire Protection uses fire-rated construction to slow the spread of fire and smoke and to protect structure and escape routes. It covers fire stopping, fire doors, fire-rated boards and walls, and intumescent coatings on steel.
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Main Types
| Product | Use |
|---|---|
| Fire stopping | Seals pipe and cable penetrations through fire walls |
| Fire doors | Rated doors and frames on escape routes and fire compartments |
| Fire-rated boards | Walls, ceilings and shafts |
| Intumescent coatings | Protects structural steel |
Check on Site
- Rating needed, for example 30, 60 or 120 minutes, as set by SANS 10400-T for the building.
- Test evidence: fire doors to SANS 1253, fire resistance tests to SANS 10177-2.
- Installer training on the product.
- Photos and records of hidden work.
Passive Fire Protection Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Fire door to SANS 1253, supplied and installed (excl. VAT) | R8,000 - R25,000+ |
| 30-minute fire door leaf 813 x 2032 mm, equipment only | R2,020 - R2,290 |
| Fire door inspection (per door per year, excl. VAT) | R300 - R600 |
| Fire-rated acrylic sealant 310 - 600 ml | R110 - R150 |
| Intumescent coatings for steel | Quoted per site - no reliable published South African price |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers and service providers, rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Altrafire, fire compliance costs in South Africa guide (Gauteng, prices excluding VAT)
- Doors Direct and Van Acht, fire door listings (including VAT)
- All Roof Supplies, fire sealant listing
What Affects the Price
- Number of penetrations or doors.
- Rating required.
- Steel tonnage or surface area for coatings.
- Access and working at height.
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Get Passive Fire Protection QuotesWhat to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb.
- Work type.
- Ratings required.
- Quantities or drawings.
- Programme dates.
Where It Applies
Residential
Blocks of flats and estates.
Commercial
Offices, hospitals and hotels.
Industrial
Warehouses and plants.
Choosing a Provider
- Ask for product test evidence for the rating.
- Ask for installation records and photos.
- Compare scope line by line.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Send your site details and what you need through the form.
- Match. Your enquiry goes to independent passive fire protection contractors that may serve your area.
- Assess. Providers ask questions or arrange a site visit before a firm price.
- Compare. Check scope, standards, registrations, documents and price side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
Fire Protection South Africa gets passive protection quotes from independent contractors.
Passive Fire Protection FAQs
What is fire stopping?
Sealing gaps where pipes and cables pass through fire-rated walls and floors.
Are fire doors required?
In many buildings, on escape routes and between compartments. Your fire plan will show where.
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