Achieving passive fire compliance is the minimum.

We go beyond it.

The question isn't 'Will this meet the standard?' it's 'Is this solution cost effective, buildable and suitable for sequencing'?

How we help our clients

We are here to protect you with a data-backed, proactive approach to passive fire compliance that stands up to scrutiny.

Specialising in new builds, our industry-leading passive fire professionals provide advice, design reviews, systems selections, inspections, certification, and baseline data for penetrations, walls, ceilings, and dampers across Australia.

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Passive Fire Consulting Services

Ensure your project addresses buildability and remains compliant with all legislation and Australian Standards.

  • Documentation and design review

  • Inspection and certification

  • Project management and advice

  • Baseline data and penetration register creation

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Passive Fire Best Practice - The Plus Approach

Streamline your project with 3rd party certification where we are with you every step of the way:

  • Design review and preplanning

  • Pre-approval, onsite training and starting on site

  • Ongoing inspections and defect management

  • Robust documentation, registers and schedules

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Passive Fire Support and Education

Gain a better understanding of passive fire 'what', 'why' and 'how' and learn about passive fire best practices.

  • Plus Academy - online, on demand education

  • Onsite and in office training

  • Key note speaker media kit

  • Plus Support - your technical support network

Learn more: Plus Support Education Academy

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Clients helped

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The Plus Systems difference

On top of our services, we challenge outdated ‘we’ve always done it that way’ mindsets and strive to create an industry that rewards quality, encourages learning, and establishes best practices so that consumer confidence can be restored and ultimately, that lives and assets can be protected.

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When does a Fonzie flat become a Class 2? It’s a costly difference!

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Is your townhouse fire rated wall installation compliant and can you prove it?
Is your townhouse fire rated wall installation compliant and can you prove it?

Working on a townhouse project with lightweight fire-rated walls? Getting the installation right isn’t enough, you need robust evidence and certification to back yourself.

For my new year’s resolution should I tackle passive fire consensus or world peace?
For my new year’s resolution should I tackle passive fire consensus or world peace?

Let’s get common sense back in the industry with a collective of experts to resolve passive fire challenges and advocate for change.

Don’t rely on the salesman. Check the documents at the source.
Don’t rely on the salesman. Check the documents at the source.

Please check your documents. Don’t rely on the local hardware store to tell you it’s tested for 4 hours. Be diligent. Don’t be caught out at the end and with a costly variation to chase or worse still pay for.

Today is a big win for the construction industry!
Today is a big win for the construction industry!

Today is a celebration, as it’s the 1st tender document we received for a ‘Passive Fire Consultant’….and it’s very good! (Even if we did help write it!). Click here to read the article and claim your free download of our process flow for rectification works.

Specifying ancillary facing materials on fire doors – can I or can’t I?
Specifying ancillary facing materials on fire doors – can I or can’t I?

Fire Doors are no longer expected to just be functional. There has been a trend toward the aesthetic, the problem is, where a fire door is concerned, it remains that its primary function is as a protective barrier…

Case Study - How a 3rd party check can save ‘000’s on fire door replacement
Case Study - How a 3rd party check can save ‘000’s on fire door replacement

Westview Apartments (Fictional) in Brisbane had engaged a Passive Fire Inspector for their mandatory annual inspection of the fire and smoke doors in the building and there was no baseline data …

What does your fire door documentation look like?
What does your fire door documentation look like?

When considering the long- term fire compliance confirmation of the fire-rated doorsets, in a building; comprehensive documentation is key.

As is the expression.. the devil is in the detail.

When does a Fonzie flat become a Class 2? It's a costly difference!
When does a Fonzie flat become a Class 2? It's a costly difference!

Collaborative construction or what is often called ‘integrated project management’ can be a powerful tool in most new construction projects, but not often afforded in ‘smaller’ projects, however without it, your small project can blowout easily by $10,000 to $15,000.

$25,000+ saved on fire rated walls
$25,000+ saved on fire rated walls

Design issues in fire rated walls arise constantly, and all too often can be time consuming, involve changed drawings, and if identified too late, expensive reworks. In this warehouse case study, we explore the potential issue in this early stage, a solution, and outcomes for our client.

Building Audits & Inspections – Making Data Capture simple!
Building Audits & Inspections – Making Data Capture simple!

We have seen great innovations of late made to improve the building and inspections processes, minimising the challenges of defects through improved tracking and data compilation, but have you seen ‘Certifired’?

Is your fire rated wall installation compliant and can you prove it?
Is your fire rated wall installation compliant and can you prove it?

As a company specialising in the firewall niche, we inspect and certify many firewalls and are increasingly frustrated that the same simple mistakes are made, the resulting rectification is causing unnecessary expense and program delay.

How construction consulting became a niche industry success – a “Future of Australia” podcast
How construction consulting became a niche industry success – a “Future of Australia” podcast

Plus Systems Co-founder Gina Patrick was a guest on the “Future of Australia” podcast following a 27% growth in revenue landing us on the 2018 Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies.

$25,000+ saved on fire rated walls

Notable Plus Approach Projects

FPAA Australia passive fire project award finalist

Gasworks - Tom Dooley Developments

FPAA Fire Protection Project of the year 2018 finalist

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UDIA passive fire project award finalist

Le Bain Newstead - Cavcorp

UDIA Consultants Excellence 2020 finalist

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Passive Fire 3rd party certification

Maison - Graya

Plus Approach - 3rd party certification of penetrations, walls and ceilings

Plus Approach project becomes FPA Australia award finalist

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Documentation - let's get serious - Part 4 of 4: From Design to handover series

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for a 30-minute discussion, delving into real-world case studies and challenges surrounding:

  • Labels and Penetration registers - The what, why, and how to get it right 

  • Door schedules - What should this really look like? 

  • Certification - Cutting through the misconceptions

  • O & M manuals - How to pass the 12 month inspection

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Quality during construction - Part 3 of 4: From Design to handover series

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for a 30-minute discussion, delving into real-world case studies and solutions to challenges surrounding:

  • Fire-rated bin and linen chutes - the traps to watch out for

  • Service risers - how to pass a 12 month inspection

  • Interchanging products - navigating supply shortages and avoiding major compliance issues

  • Lift door frames and surroundings - 'She'll be right' won't cut it. 

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Beginning onsite works - Part 2 of 4: From Design to handover series

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a 30-minute discussion, delving into real-world case studies including pod construction sequencing, riser construction, and service clash challenges and how it affects the following: 

  • Fire rated doors

  • Penetration seals

  • Fire walls and ceilings

What our clients are saying about us

  • “ Engaging PLUS to perform a third party review of the fire systems proposed by trade contractors gave TDD peace of mind that the building would achieve total compliance and withstand any future scrutiny. The PLUS team were proactive in their consulting and certifying role and worked seamlessly with TDD and its trade contractors. We’ll definitely take the same approach next project.”

    Tom, Tom Dooley Developments

  • “A big thank you to Peter and the Team for our on-site training session, as always they provided great insights, highlighting the depth of passive fire challenges. Notably, the walk around site witnessing a slab peno inspection added to the reality of what is needed, both the pitfalls and evidence for compliance. Feedback from our onsite team included that it was a great session and really heightened our need to be diligent”

    Andrew, Badge Constructions

  • "I had a challenging task to design and install a firewall so that my shed was compliant because it had been built too close to my house. Joe and the team designed a system to meet the legislative requirements, directly communicating with my building inspector and put me in contact with a builder that could perform the task. The staff at Plus have been awesome and I would highly recommend them."

    Eddie, Homeowner

  • “Just wanted to say a big thanks to Peter, and your team who have helped us to complete this certification over the past nearly one year. Thanks for putting up with my questions, ignorance on certain subjects etc. Your service has been awesome and once again I thank you so much for your help. All the best to you and your business in the future.”

    Susan, Townhouse Owner

  • "In an industry that inherently relies on a fairly rigid set of methods, we have found Plus to be a refreshing change to the landscape."

    Jacqui, Elizabeth Rose Designs

  • "The Plus team have a wealth of knowledge, it is great to hear the perspective of someone whose core business is dealing with these challenges and to have the team hear it from a different mouth."

    Julian, NWCI

  • "PLUS was extremely helpful in guiding us through what needed to be done to make the wall compliant and that it was very much appreciated."

    David, Energy Management

  • "Plus's forums are a great way to discuss topics relating to everyday situations around the inspection and understanding of fire walls. The forum was a great way to hear from others in a positive environment where asking questions was encouraged. I would recommend taking the time to attend the Plus forums and will be doing so personally in the future."

    Chris, Cornerstone Building Certification

  • "We engaged Plus to help resolve and guide us through passive fire install issues on multiple sites. They reviewed all options for rectification and expert opinions to create a compliant and cost effective path. With their help I saved many thousands of dollars. The team’s experienced and professional service was innovative and achieved the best possible outcomes for us. Would highly recommend them for any consulting around passive fire."

    Andrew, MIllenium Homes

  • "Honest, approachable and a genuine will to improve outcomes for construction professionals. Plus Systems are the construction partners I’d want on my team, and their hotline saved on fast dial."

    Jordan, Proactive Design

  • "The team did a fantastic job and everything was done within one day - from the first phone call to the completion of works."

    Mustafa, Ezymart

  • "I thought it prudent to mention that you all have been a pleasure to deal with throughout the duration of this project. Jack in particular has been outstanding in his customer service skills and his professional conduct. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services and look forward to working with you in the near future."

    Gareth, Bizelec

  • "It was the first time we had engaged a consultant specialising in passive fire, and we gained so much from the experience, which was a total surprise to us. What we gained was 100% worthwhile, and the team at Plus Systems were expert and professional to deal with."

    Samson, Cayas Architecture