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Structural steel 
duct fire protection
service penetrations 
FRL Upgrades 
firewalls, floors, & Ceilings 
diagrams & Block Plans
Inspections, reports, & proposals Structural steel
Vermiculite & Cementitious Coatings
Structural steel can lose its strength within minutes of fire exposure, leading to catastrophic collapse if not protected. Ceasefire applies coatings such as Cafco® 300 and Monokote to provide a durable, cost-effective fireproofing solution. Spray-applied vermiculite or perlite forms a dense, insulating layer that slows heat transfer, allowing steel to maintain load-bearing capacity for the duration of the required Fire Resistance Level (FRL). Suited to basements, carparks, warehouses, and industrial structures, vermiculite is a proven fire protection material.
All applications are installed in accordance with AS 1530.4 fire testing and NCC compliance requirements. Ceasefire’s NACE/AMPP qualified coatings inspectors oversee application to ensure coatings not only meet local codes but also conform with stringent international NACE/AMPP standards for surface preparation and quality control.
Beyond fire protection, vermiculite ceilings and coatings also offer secondary benefits such as acoustic absorption, decorative textured finishes, and impact resistance. Each project is completed with certification and full documentation, making compliance checks and AS 1851 inspections straightforward. With Ceasefire, clients receive a globally trusted fireproofing solution backed by qualified inspectors, robust materials, and clear compliance records.
Intumescent Coatings
When architectural design requires exposed steelwork, intumescent coatings provide discreet but highly effective fire protection. Ceasefire applies systems from leading brands such as Promat and Dulux to deliver fire ratings verified to AS 1530.4. Unlike cementitious materials, intumescent coatings appear like standard decorative paint in normal conditions. However, when exposed to high temperatures, they expand to form a charred insulating layer that shields the steel and delays structural failure.
This solution is ideal for lobbies, atriums, feature staircases, and commercial buildings where design aesthetics cannot be compromised. Intumescent coatings are applied in controlled layers with precise dry film thickness (DFT) verified by Ceasefire’s NACE/AMPP qualified coatings inspectors. These inspections ensure compliance with NCC provisions as well as international quality benchmarks for protective coatings.
Our intumescent finishes range from industrial-grade protective layers to smooth, decorative surfaces, enabling both form and function. Every installation comes with compliance certification, QA records, and Passive Fire Registers for ease of future inspection under AS 1851. With Ceasefire, your structural steel maintains its design impact while meeting rigorous fire safety standards.
Duct fire protection
Fireproof Coatings
Ceasefire applies Cafco® 300 and Monokote fire spray coatings to ducts, including kitchen exhausts, mechanical risers, and HVAC systems. These cementitious, plaster and gypsum-based sprays form a dense protective layer that can achieve up to -/180/180 FRL when tested to AS 1530.4, preventing fire and heat from spreading through ductwork. This makes it a preferred choice for large-scale kitchens, basements, and high-rise mechanical shafts where durability and robust fire resistance are critical.
Applications are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and thickness verified by Ceasefire’s NACE/AMPP inspectors, ensuring not only NCC compliance but also conformity with international best practices. Vermiculite coatings for ducts are particularly effective where mechanical systems run through multiple fire compartments, ensuring fire separation is maintained across the building.
On completion, all work is supported with certification and detailed records for integration into Passive Fire Registers. This ensures future inspections under AS 1851 are simple and auditable. With Ceasefire, duct coatings offer proven performance, robust certification, and international-quality assurance for an affordable price.
FyreWrap® Insulation
For projects where lightweight duct protection is required, Ceasefire installs FyreWrap® insulation systems. These foil-faced blankets are wrapped around ducts to deliver FRLs of up to -/120/120, tested to AS 1530.4. FyreWrap® offers a clean, lightweight alternative to vermiculite spray that reduces installation time and structural loading. It is particularly well-suited to kitchen exhausts, high-rise mechanical risers, and complex ductwork where access is restricted. It can also be installed off-site prior to installing the ductwork.
Ceasefire installs FyreWrap® in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications, sealing overlaps and joints to maintain integrity. Benefits include quicker installation, less disruption to site activities, and a professional finish in tight ceiling spaces.
All installations are documented and certified for NCC compliance, with maintenance requirements aligned to AS 1851. FyreWrap® is an ideal solution where speed, space efficiency, and fire protection must come together, making it a preferred choice in modern commercial builds.
Fire Dampers
Fire dampers are a critical safety feature in any duct system, designed to automatically close in the event of fire to prevent flames and smoke from spreading through a building’s ventilation. Ceasefire supplies and installs Kilargo and Lorient intumescent fire dampers, fully compliant with AS 1682.1 & AS 1682.2. Installed at duct penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors, these dampers maintain the compartmentation required under the NCC.
Our fire dampers are integrated into larger duct protection systems, including vermiculite spray and FyreWrap® installations, ensuring that ducts retain their Fire Resistance Level (FRL) at every penetration. Each damper is installed with appropriate access panels for inspection and maintenance, making compliance with AS 1851 routine servicing requirements straightforward.
In addition to supply and installation, Ceasefire documents every damper in a Passive Fire Register, ensuring traceability for certifiers, facility managers, and building owners. Dampers are particularly important in multi-storey buildings, hospitals, and high-occupancy facilities, where safe compartmentation is essential for protecting lives and allowing safe evacuation. With Ceasefire, you can be confident that fire dampers are correctly selected, installed, tagged, and certified, ready to perform when needed most.
Service penetrations
Fire Seals & Service Penetrations
Unsealed service penetrations are one of the leading causes of fire spread in buildings. Pipes, conduits, and cable trays compromise fire-rated barriers if not properly sealed, creating a serious risk to life and property. Ceasefire provides certified fire seal solutions using tested systems from Hilti, Promat, Trafalgar, and Firefly. These include fire collars, wraps, intumescent mastics, mortar, and firestop boards, each tested to AS 1530.4 and compliant with AS 4072.1.
Our technicians are experienced in fire sealing all types of complex multi-service openings. Every installation maintains the FRL of the barrier, preventing fire, heat, and smoke from spreading between compartments. Each seal is tagged, recorded, and documented in a Passive Fire Register to provide traceability during compliance audits.
By using approved systems only, Ceasefire guarantees compliance with NCC fire separation requirements and simplifies inspections under AS 1851. Whether in new construction or retrofits, our fire seal services deliver certified, durable solutions that safeguard building occupants while ensuring long-term audit and certification success.
Passive Fire Registers
Passive Fire Registers are a cornerstone of long-term compliance. Ceasefire develops detailed registers that record every fire protection measure installed on a project, including fire seals, penetrations, dampers, ducts, walls, doors, and ceilings. Each entry includes the system type, FRL, product used, location, and certification reference. Where required, registers also include photographic evidence to support audit and certification processes.
Prepared in line with AS 1851 inspection protocols, Passive Fire Registers provide building owners, certifiers, and facility managers with a clear tool for ongoing maintenance and compliance. By ensuring every passive fire system is traceable, Ceasefire makes audits straightforward and transparent. With Ceasefire’s registers, compliance does not end at installation—it is maintained throughout the life of the building.
FRL Upgrades
Textured Ceilings
Vermiculite ceilings are not only used for fire resistance but also for their decorative and acoustic properties. Ceasefire applies Cafco® vermiculite spray systems to ceilings and soffits in basements, carparks, and service areas, as well as in architectural spaces where textured finishes are desired. Vermiculite can be applied to achieve NCC-compliant FRLs where required, tested to AS 1530.4, but it is also widely specified for aesthetic purposes, offering a durable, textured surface that improves acoustics and reduces glare.
All applications are performed under the supervision of NACE/AMPP qualified inspectors, ensuring correct preparation, adhesion, and finish quality. Beyond fire safety, vermiculite is valued for its impact resistance and decorative qualities, making it suitable for both practical and architectural uses. Certification and compliance documentation are provided where fire rating is required, while aesthetic applications are delivered with the same quality assurance processes.
Slab and Wall FRL Upgrades
Older slabs and walls often require upgrading to meet current fire protection requirements or when there is a change in building function. Ceasefire delivers FRL upgrades using multiple systems, including fire-rated boards and coatings, depending on the application and project requirements. These lightweight systems are ideal for refurbishment projects and occupied buildings where downtime must be minimised.
All upgrades are tested to AS 1530.4 and carried out in compliance with the NCC. Ceasefire provides full certification and documentation, ensuring that upgrades are easily auditable under AS 1851. Whether for commercial refurbishments, infrastructure upgrades, or change-of-use projects, our slab and wall FRL upgrade solutions provide cost-effective, compliant protection.
Fire-Rated Bulkheads
Fire-rated bulkheads are essential where services pass through fire-rated barriers, particularly in difficult areas where multiple services are concentrated. Ceasefire installs Promat, Hilti, and Trafalgar bulkhead systems, which are designed to maintain fire separation in challenging areas. Bulkheads can accommodate pipes, cable trays, and ducts while still achieving the required FRL, tested to AS 1530.4 and compliant with AS 4072.1.
Bulkheads are often used in risers, corridors, and plant rooms, where large clusters of services penetrate walls or ceilings. Ceasefire ensures bulkheads are fully sealed, tagged, and documented, making them auditable for compliance inspections under AS 1851. With Ceasefire, even the most complex service penetrations are protected with certified fire solutions.
firewalls, floors, & Ceilings
Firewalls
Firewalls prevent fire spreading between compartments or buildings, protecting both life and property. Ceasefire installs Promat, CSR Hebel, and Trafalgar firewall systems, achieving FRLs of up to 240/240/240 when tested to AS 1530.4. Firewalls are built for strength, durability, and long-term performance, ensuring they meet NCC requirements.
Our firewalls are installed with certified products, fully documented, and integrated with surrounding passive fire systems. Ceasefire ensures every firewall installation is certified and auditable, simplifying ongoing compliance with AS 1851.
Fire Floors
Ceasefire supplies and installs Promat 2G floor systems and other certified fire-rated floor assemblies to achieve vertical separation between storeys. Fire floors prevent the passage of flames and smoke, maintaining compartmentation and supporting safe evacuation. Tested to AS 1530.4 and compliant with NCC provisions, fire-rated floors are a key element in multi-storey fire protection.
Promat’s 2G system is widely used for its reliability, lightweight design, and proven FRL performance. Ceasefire ensures all fire floors are installed, tagged, and documented in Passive Fire Registers, ensuring long-term inspection readiness under AS 1851.
Fire Ceilings
Fire Doors
Fire doors are essential for maintaining compartmentation while allowing safe egress in emergencies. Ceasefire supplies and installs fire door systems compliant with AS 1905.1 – Fire-resistant doorsets. Each door assembly includes certified frames, seals, and hardware, delivering NCC-compliant compartmentation.
Our doors are tagged and certified, with records maintained for long-term compliance under AS 1851 fire door inspection protocols. With Ceasefire, your building’s fire doors are installed and documented to the highest standard, ensuring life safety and regulatory compliance.
Diagrams & Block Plans
Evacuation Diagrams
Evacuation diagrams are vital for occupant safety during an emergency. Ceasefire designs and supplies diagrams compliant with AS 3745 – Planning for emergencies in facilities and NCC requirements. Each diagram clearly shows exit routes, fire equipment locations, assembly areas, and emergency contact details, ensuring building occupants know how to evacuate safely and efficiently.
Our diagrams are customised to the layout of each facility, whether commercial, residential, educational, or healthcare. Ceasefire provides diagrams in durable printed formats for onsite display and digital versions for compliance records. By engaging Ceasefire, building owners ensure their evacuation plans are not only compliant but also practical and easy to understand, improving safety outcomes during emergencies.
Block Plans
Block plans are essential documents used by fire services and building managers during commissioning, handover, and emergency events. Ceasefire produces detailed block plans in accordance with AS 2419.1 (hydrant systems) and AS 2118 (sprinkler systems). These plans show the exact location of hydrants, sprinklers, booster assemblies, pumps, and isolation valves, enabling fire authorities to act quickly and effectively during an incident.
Our block plans are drafted with accuracy and clarity in mind, ensuring they meet the standards required for authority approval. Ceasefire provides these plans in durable formats suitable for long-term site use. With accurate block plans, facilities have a clear reference tool for maintenance teams and fire brigades, supporting both compliance and emergency readiness.
Inspections, Reports, & proposals
Coating Surveys & Failure Analysis
Coatings can fail prematurely due to poor application, unsuitable environmental conditions, or product selection errors. Ceasefire offers specialist coatings surveys and failure analysis to identify the root causes of breakdowns and recommend remediation. Our NACE/AMPP qualified inspectors perform site surveys, dry film thickness (DFT) measurements, adhesion testing, and environmental tests. We prepare detailed reports outlining whether coatings meet AS 1530.4, NCC requirements, and/or international standards as recognized by NACE/AMPP.
Failure analysis is critical not only for rectifying underperforming systems but also for preventing costly rework and future liability. Ceasefire’s reports include recommended corrective actions, alternative system specifications, and compliance pathways. With our expertise, clients can restore confidence in their passive fire protection systems and ensure they perform when needed most.
Passive Fire Inspections & Proposals
Many existing buildings have passive fire protection systems that are incomplete, damaged, or non-compliant. Ceasefire conducts thorough passive fire inspections in line with AS 1851 checklists, reviewing fire seals, penetrations, dampers, fire doors, walls, and ceilings. Defects and compliance issues are documented in detailed inspection reports.
We conduct regular third-party coating inspections on fireproof and protective coatings projects using our qualified Level 2 NACE/AMPP coating inspectors. Ensure that your fire protective coatings are being installed correctly and in accordance with specification to prevent costly coating failures from delaying your project.
Following inspections, Ceasefire can provide a passive fire proposal outlining corrective works, recommended products, and compliance strategies. Each proposal references NCC and Australian Standards to ensure corrective measures are aligned with statutory requirements. These proposals provide building owners and facility managers with a clear roadmap to achieve compliance, minimise audit risks, and improve life safety.
Ceasefire’s inspection and proposal service reduces uncertainty, ensuring that every element of a passive fire system is accounted for, traceable, and compliant.
Value Engineering Reports
Fire protection is essential, but costs can escalate if systems are over-specified. Ceasefire provides Value Engineering Reports that review passive fire protection designs, comparing product choices, installation methods, and specifications against NCC and AS requirements. These reports identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining safety and compliance.
Our value engineering process involves reviewing fire engineering briefs, assessing alternative systems, and recommending compliant substitutes that reduce labour or material costs. Reports are especially useful during tender evaluations or budget-constrained developments. Ceasefire balances safety, compliance, and financial efficiency, delivering reports that help clients achieve cost-effective outcomes without compromising life safety.
