Passive Fire Certifier
Passive Fire Certifier - What They Do And Why You Should Hire One Early
If you’re planning or managing a construction project, whether it's a hospital wing, a high-rise, a shop fit-out, or a multi-residential project, there’s one role you should have on your team from the start: a passive fire certifier.
Getting your fire safety systems certified at the end of a project is essential, but waiting until the last minute can lead to serious delays, costly rework, or even non-compliance. At 2Code Fire & Build, we’ve seen it all, and we’re here to help you avoid the common pitfalls.
What Does A Passive Fire Certifier Actually Do?
A passive fire certifier is responsible for assessing whether your building’s passive fire systems have been installed in accordance with tested, approved systems. These systems can include:
- Fire-rated walls and ceilings
- Fire-resistant doors, dampers, and sealants
- Structural steel protection
- Intumescent coatings
- Penetration joint sealing
Certification involves inspecting installations, reviewing product specifications, identifying defects, and providing official documentation (usually a Form 12) to verify that your building complies with fire safety regulations.
At 2Code Fire & Build, our certification services cover:
- Audit and defect reporting
- Third-party certification
- Testing of new and existing systems
- Creation of baseline data and penetration registers
- Full documentation and photographic evidence for final handover
Why You Should Engage A Passive Fire Certifier Early
Bringing in a passive fire certifier once the build is nearly complete is risky. If systems haven’t been installed to spec, it could mean opening up walls, redoing ceilings, or replacing products, none of which is ideal at final inspection.
By engaging us early, you’ll benefit from:
- Clarity on system requirements before construction begins
- Guidance during installation to ensure everything’s being done to code
- Ongoing inspections that identify defects before they become expensive
- Smooth, stress-free final certification, because nothing has been missed
We work across the entire project lifecycle, supporting builders and project managers from initial planning to final sign-off.
Why Choose 2Code Fire & Build?
We’re more than just certifiers, we’re Queensland’s leading passive fire protection building specialists. Led by a registered builder, qualified carpenter and experienced certifier, our entire team brings practical, real-world expertise to every project.
Because we understand how construction works in practice, not just on paper, we’re able to give advice that saves you time, cost and frustration. We’ve delivered certified systems across residential, commercial and industrial projects, including sensitive sites like hospitals and aged care facilities throughout Brisbane, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Our team is professional, highly trained, and equipped to work around your schedule with minimal disruption.
Need a passive fire certifier you can trust from day one? Let’s talk before the build begins, because getting it right early is always better than fixing it later.
