Robert SOLOMON

Chief Development Officer, Fire and Life Safety
Boston, MA

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Robert SOLOMON

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Fire Protection Engineer

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Energy / Power Hospitality Industrial & Manufacturing Mixed Use Fire Protection Engineering Fire & Life Safety Fire Alarm/Smoke Systems & Emergency Lighting
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Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Expert Witness Testimony Code Consulting Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Fire & Life Safety Planning Fire Protection Test Protocols Integrated Testing Risk Analysis
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About Robert SOLOMON

Robert plays a key role at SOCOTEC, following the acquisition of SLS Consulting in 2023. He is instrumental in maintaining and expanding client and collaborator relationships, serving as a technical expert on applying code-based solutions to unique building designs and innovative construction methods. Leveraging his extensive experience with emerging issues, Robert works to identify new processes that assist Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), developers, building owners, and design teams in navigating and complying with evolving codes and standards in the built environment.

Professional Experience

4 YEARS WITH FIRM  |  45+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY

Robert Solomon became a Principal at SLS Consulting, now part of SOCOTEC, in 2020. Before joining the firm, he enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), where he held several key positions including Director, Senior Fire Protection Engineer, and Fire Protection Engineer. Prior to his tenure at NFPA, Robert served as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering – University of Maryland

Practice Areas

  • Fire & Life Safety
  • Code Consulting
  • Life Safety Evaluation
  • Fire Protection Engineering

 

Registrations

  • Registered Fire Protection Engineer: CA

Professional Affiliations

  • UL Fire Council
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Representative Projects

  • Miami Grand Prix/Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL ​
    Responsible for providing life safety consulting and evaluation in preparation for F1 Miami among other high-profile, large capacity events in this multipurpose stadium.​
  • MSC Cruise Terminal, Miami, FL ​
    Provided life safety evaluation to this new 4-story Assembly building attached to a 6-story open parking garage. The Terminal will serve as many as 3 ships at the same time with up to 36,000 travelers transiting every day.​
  • E11EVEN Night Club, Miami, FL ​
    Responsible for providing life safety evaluation to this 24-hour ultraclub.​

Contact

Robert SOLOMON

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Fire Protection Engineer

Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Energy / Power Hospitality Industrial & Manufacturing Mixed Use Fire Protection Engineering Fire & Life Safety Fire Alarm/Smoke Systems & Emergency Lighting
+ See more

Services

Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Expert Witness Testimony Code Consulting Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Fire & Life Safety Planning Fire Protection Test Protocols Integrated Testing Risk Analysis
+ See more