Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Corey Kinsman stands as a distinguished Fire Protection Engineer and Code Consultant at Performance BasedFire Protection Engineering, PLLC. With over 19 years of comprehensive experience, Corey has emerged as a leader in providing expert fire protection engineering and code consultation services across a diverse array of sectors, including lithium-ion battery manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centers with high-piled combustible storage, commercial nuclear power, government research, and other industrial facilities.
Corey's expertise is broad, covering essential aspects of fire safety such as building and fire code compliance, hazardous materials analysis, automatic fire suppression and alarm systems, and performance-based design. His ability to negotiate and liaise with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and his skill in inspection, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems have been instrumental in delivering tailored, innovative solutions for complex fire protection challenges.
Corey is not only committed to his professional work but also to the advancement of the fire protection engineering field. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Middle Tennessee Chapter and is an active member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), contributing to the development of codes and standards.
Educated at Bradley University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Corey has continued to build on a solid foundation with relentless dedication. He has contributed significantly to the field of fire protection engineering and impacting safety and compliance standards on a national scale. Corey's multi-state licensure underscores his broad recognition and the trust placed in his expertise.
