Work out fire safety compliance cost instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Fire safety systems are budgeted per square metre of built-up area, covering detection, alarm, sprinklers, hydrants, pumps and pressurisation. Retrofit rates run well above new build because access and phasing are harder. The annual maintenance contract at three to six percent of capital cost is a recurring commitment, not an optional extra.
Capital cost
Total = built-up area x rate per m² x (1 + contingency)
Maintenance
Annual = capital cost x AMC percentage
Preliminary estimate only. Fire safety systems must be designed and certified by a qualified fire protection engineer to the code adopted locally.
Total = built-up area x rate per m² x (1 + contingency). Fire safety systems are budgeted per square metre of built-up area, covering detection, alarm, sprinklers, hydrants, pumps and pressurisation.
Fire systems must be tested and certified periodically to remain compliant, and an untested system will fail an occupancy inspection whether or not the hardware is installed.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Built-up area, Fire system rate, Contingency, Annual maintenance contract. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.