Summit Fire Consulting Expands National Capabilities with Acquisition of Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA – Summit Fire National Consulting LLC, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is proud to announce the acquisition of Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering (PBFPE), a respected fire protection engineering firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The acquisition was finalized on May 1, 2025.
Founded in 2018, PBFPE has built a strong national reputation for its deep expertise in performance-based design, fire and egress modeling, smoke control systems, code consulting, hazardous materials analysis, and fire and life safety system design. The firm is widely recognized for its science-driven, collaborative approach, providing innovative and technically sound solutions tailored to the evolving demands of modern building environments.
“We are thrilled to welcome David Stacy and the entire PBFPE team to Summit Fire Consulting,” stated Jim Bychowski, Senior Vice President at Summit Fire Consulting. “The talent, commitment to serving clients across the entire built environment, collaborative engineering horsepower, and technical creativity of PBFPE are second to none. Summit’s collective service offerings are unmatched.”
This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Summit Fire Consulting’s national footprint and enhances its technical depth in engineering and code consulting. Clients will continue to work with the same trusted PBFPE team, now supported by the broader resources and reach of Summit Fire Consulting.
“This is an exciting chapter for our team and clients,” said David Stacy, Principal and Founder of PBFPE. “By joining Summit Fire Consulting, we have gained a powerful partner that shares our commitment to solving fire protection and life safety challenges. Together, we can do more for our clients and expand our reach to ensure that innovative fire protection solutions are accessible to more clients, projects, and communities across the country.”
About Summit Fire Consulting
Summit Fire Consulting is a nationwide leader in fire protection and life safety code consulting. With a deep bench of NICET-certified professionals and fire protection engineers, Summit Fire Consulting delivers comprehensive services including code consulting, design review, AHJ coordination, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance solutions for a wide range of industries. From healthcare and education to commercial, industrial, and government facilities, Summit Fire Consulting helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure their properties are safe, compliant, and ready for occupancy. As part of the Summit Companies family, Summit Fire Consulting combines national reach with local expertise to deliver trusted solutions across the United States and its territories.For more information, visit www.summitfireconsulting.com.
About Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering
Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering, PLLC (PBFPE) is a fire protection engineering company that is passionate about delivering flexible, innovative fire protection and life safety solutions for architects, developers, builders, and engineers. Centered on creating safe, useful, and beautiful environments for clients, PBFPE has an expert team of fire protection engineers with decades of experience. PBFPE is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with offices in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, and California. Learn more at www.pbfpe.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.