Prefab Storm Shelter

Our shelters meet and exceed fema 320 icc 500 standards.

Prefab storm shelter.

The occupancy requirements and added features of the storm shelter will determine its size in accordance with all applicable building codes. Storm shelter testing approval on september 27 2004 tests were conducted on the si precast concrete underground shelter door assembly in the debris impact facility at texas tech university. Underground concrete storm shelters. News and highlights hln tours a midwest storm shelters installation.

Tests were consistent with fema 320 taking shelter from the storm guidelines requiring shelter doors resist a 15 pound missile propelled at 100 m p h. Some features typically added to storm shelters include restrooms lighting and emergency power systems. The storm shelter can be stamped or stained. Long by 6 ft.

Don t expect it to cost less than 3000 though. This list is bolted to the concrete slab for a clean an finished appearance. We have an engineer approved seal for our shelters. The garagecube underground garage storm shelters have a fema rated capacity of 10 persons.

Storm shelter sections bolt together using grade 8 bolts and nylock nuts for the absolute strongest connection of any storm tornado shelter on the market today. The survive a storm max underground steel storm shelter is the survive a storm max underground steel storm shelter is ideal for larger families or small businesses. The shelter is powder coated and steps come equipped with anti slip treads for your safety. Our storm shelters were tested and certified by texas tech national wind institute in strict accordance to fema 320 2014 fema 361 2015 and icc 500 2014 standards for wind rated impact of 250 mph ground speed tornado events.

Prefabricated storm shelters are relatively cheap but aren t exactly the most attractive or comfortable options. Every shelter has been tested to withstand an f5 tornado. When fastening together two 3 16 thick sections the uprights become a 3 8 steel column for even greater strength and support 1 2 column when built using steel. The shelter s lid is set with the quarter inch thick lid overlapping the opening.

The main purpose of these units is to protect their occupants from violent and severe weather conditions such as tornados and hurricanes. An underground concrete storm shelters is a great option. Tests have exceeded 7 000 psi. These shelters have survived ef5 tornadoes.

As a panic room. Wide the max model can be buried in your yard in just a few hours. Shelters are constructed of steel reinforced precast concrete and can withstand 250 mph winds.