With more than 35 years’ experience at UL Solutions, Dwayne Sloan has spent most of his professional career immersed in fire safety testing, inspection, certification and standards development. Currently, he focuses on developing new standards and innovative technologies that help advance building safety and performance in alignment with the energy transition. Dwayne has emerged as a passionate thought leader with numerous presentations, webinars and articles attributed to his name, as well as service on various standards committees, technical panels and industry associations. He is a Corporate Fellow in the William Henry Merrill Society at UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions. This distinction, named in honor of the companies’ founder, is reserved for the highest level of technical achievement, external recognition and contributions to our mission of working for a safer world. Dwayne enjoys mentoring and coaching others within his field of expertise.
Energy transition and the built environment
Dwayne has been key in advancing energy-efficient and sustainable technologies in the built environment by verifying that these products are balanced with the necessary fire protection attributes. He and his team of fire protection experts have contributed to the development of robust fire test criteria to enable the use of safer solar technologies on roofs. Dwayne focuses on the fire performance of exterior wall assemblies and the use of more sustainable, more energy-efficient designs in these applications. He also leads fire testing of interior building materials and air ducts, helping these industries fulfill the demand for safer and more sustainable construction and energy efficiency. Dwayne has shared his expertise in articles and presentations around the world.
Standards development
From developing the first set of UL safety and performance requirements for duct tape used to seal air ducts to leading efforts with the International Fire Safety Standards Coalition, as well as many other contributions, Dwayne has deep experience in standards development. He participates heavily as a voting member and leader in technical committees within UL Standards & Engagement, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
“There is a balance between advancing the energy transition and doing it in a way that it does not adversely impact fire safety in the built environment. At UL Solutions, that balance is our focus.” – Dwayne Sloan
Panels and boards
- Chair, Fire Council, UL Solutions
- Member, NFPA Standards Council
- First vice chair, ASTM E05 Fire Standards
- Chair, NFPA Technical Committee on Air Conditioning (NFPA 90A/90B)
- Member, Standards Setting Committee of the International Fire Safety Standards Coalition
- Member, ASTM C16 on Thermal Insulation
- Member, ASTM D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing
- Member NFPA Technical Committee on Interior Finish and Contents (NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000)
