Pay application software for fire protection subcontractors
DrawPrep helps fire sprinkler and fire protection subcontractors bill design, installation and testing as distinct schedule-of-values lines and prepare G702/G703-style pay applications with their supporting documents.
Billing challenges in fire protection
Design and permitting up front
Engineering and permit work happens before field progress. A dedicated line keeps early billings clear.
Phased heads and trim
Heads are often installed after ceilings, so branch-line and trim progress happen far apart.
Acceptance testing
Hydrostatic tests and final acceptance are key milestones; keep the records with the billing they support.
Example schedule of values
Illustrative only. Use the breakdown your contract and GC require.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | Design, calculations & permits |
| 02 | Underground fire main |
| 03 | Risers & mains |
| 04 | Branch lines |
| 05 | Heads & trim |
| 06 | Testing & acceptance |
How DrawPrep fits
- Separate design and field lines
- Change orders for added coverage areas
- Checks for missing required attachments
Fire protection billing questions
- Can fire protection contractors bill for design work?
- If your contract includes design and lists it in the schedule of values, it can be billed as progress on that line. Confirm terms with your GC.
- How do I keep test records with billing?
- Upload test reports to the project and include them in that period’s package.
- Can DrawPrep track retainage on this kind of job?
- Yes. You set the retainage rate the contract requires, and each pay application carries it forward and flags a rate that changes between periods so you can confirm it before sending.
Related trades
DrawPrep prepares billing packages; it does not submit them, guarantee GC approval or provide legal advice. Confirm stored-material and retainage terms in your contract.
YOUR NEXT BILLING PERIOD
Put the paperwork in one place.
Keep the project, the progress and the package together.