BLOGS & ARTICLES

Beyond Compliance: Why passive fire protection must become a design priority in the region

 By Rakesh Biswas | Group Product Manager | Crown Paints PlcEvery landmark building tells a story of ambition. From soaring commercial towers and modern hospitals to logistics hubs, manufacturing plants and mixed-use developments, East Africa's rapidly evolving skyline reflects a region investing confidently in its future. Yet behind every successful project lies a fundamental question that extends beyond architecture and engineering: How resilient will the building be when exposed to fire? For many years, fire safety discussions have centred on active systems such as sprinklers, alarms and extinguishers. While these remain essential, there is growing recognition across the construction industry that they represent only one part of a comprehensive fire protection strategy. Increa...  By Rakesh Biswas | Group Product Manager | Crown Paints PlcEvery landmark building tells a story of ambition. From soaring commercial towers and modern hospitals to logistics hubs, manufacturing plants and mixed-use developments, East Africa's rapidly evolving skyline reflects a region investi...