Active Fire Projects Garden Route: Passive Fire Protection and Coatings for Commercial, Industrial and Mining Sectors

Active Fire Projects Garden Route operates from George, in the Western Cape, serving the Garden Route and surrounding areas with specialised passive fire protection and coatings. The business presents itself as a specialist provider for commercial, industrial and mining applications, focusing on ensuring structural elements achieve prescribed fire resistance ratings and that facilities remain compliant with relevant standards. The offering is framed around intumescent and cementitious systems, fabric and wood protections, and related fire-safety measures designed to minimise risk in large-scale or high-value environments.

The core service category is Passive Fire Protection & Coatings. Within this remit, a range of products and applications are available to address different construction and operational requirements. Intumescent coatings are applied to structural steel to generate a two-hour fire rating, a critical feature for buildings where steel framing must retain integrity under fire exposure. Applications are supported by certified measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and to produce documentation that aligns with SABS, CE, BS and UL standards, which are commonly required for building occupation, municipal approvals and insurance compliance. All work is positioned as compliant with SANS 10400, the South African standard for building regulations.

Intumastic coatings are presented as two-hour rated fire seals suitable for both horizontal and vertical installations, and can be employed for cable-coated firebreaks, extending protection to electrical and equipment-intensive areas. Cementitious fire seals are described as capable of producing fully trafficable floor seals with a two-hour rating, offering water resistance and practical size options up to 3 m by 3 m with support steel structures where necessary. Fireproofing of timber is addressed through spray or paint applications to wood, suitable for older, dry wooden roof supports where additional protection is required. For larger spaces and ventilation considerations, fabric fire protection is applied to fabrics to ensure ongoing fire resistance.

In addition to fixed coatings, the service portfolio includes fire curtains. Static fire curtains with a two-hour rating may be installed to close off areas within large ceiling voids, while electrical drop-down curtains provide a two-hour rating and are triggered by fire alarms, making them suitable for hospitals and other extensive infrastructure projects where controlled compartmentalisation is essential. The offering also covers specialised protection for fabric and other substrates through spray applications intended to maintain fire resistance across diverse materials.

Drone surveys are another component of the service line, with an experienced, licensed operator and advanced equipment used to inspect structures remotely. Applications include checking details on ships, process plants, towers, bridge structures, rail and harbour facilities, and other assets where precise information and problem-solving are needed without on-site disruption. This capability supports assessment and planning for protective measures in complex environments.

Typical job types and industries referenced include commercial, industrial and mining settings, reflecting the breadth of environments where passive fire protection and coatings are commonly required. The company is positioned as delivering end-to-end protection solutions—from initial assessment through to coating application and verification of thickness and compliance—supported by documentation suitable for regulatory and insurer requirements.

Practical considerations for potential customers include ensuring that projects begin with a clear specification of the required fire rating and the corresponding substrate material. Since thickness verification and compliance testing are integral to the service, clients should anticipate documentation as part of the delivery, including certified thickness measurements and certificates that align with international and local standards such as SABS, CE, BS and UL. The use of dedicated equipment for thickness testing is highlighted as part of the quality assurance process.

Operational details note the business location at No 5 Ivory Street, Tamsui Industrial, George, with Jeffrey Brown listed as the Managing Director and a contact number provided for initial enquiries. While specific business hours are not stated, accessibility to the contact channel is emphasised for project discussions and site-based assessments. The geographic focus centers on George and the wider Garden Route region, suggesting a capacity to engage in projects across coastal and inland facilities within that area.

For customers planning fire-protection projects, practical tips include: define the target fire rating early in planning to determine the appropriate coating system; confirm the intended use of structural elements (e.g., walkable floors, access routes) to choose suitable cementitious or intumescent options; request documentation proving coating thickness and compliance to relevant standards; and consider drone surveys as a supplementary tool for initial assessments or for monitoring large or difficult-to-access structures.