Prefabricated Concrete Storm Shelters

Thank you for your interest in our precast concrete storm shelters all of which are certified to meet the national storm shelter association standard.

Prefabricated concrete storm shelters.

The occupancy requirements and added features of the storm shelter will determine its size in accordance with all applicable building codes. We are a family owned and operated business. 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. Pre cast storm shelters safe rooms joplin s premier provider of concrete steel above or below ground units meeting fema 320 361 and ic 500 specifications.

The structure is designed with a gable roof that blends in to most sites. Allegiant precast s most popular storm shelter is known as the easy access because it has built in 45 degree angle concrete steps making access into the shelter significantly easier for children and pets versus traditional concrete shelters that insert metal ladders. Above ground stand alone or in ground internal safe room. There are inherent advantages to each type of structure.

Shelters are constructed of steel reinforced precast concrete and can withstand 250 mph winds. Every shelter has been tested to withstand an f5 tornado. When specifying a safe room the structural integrity of the unit itself is the primary consideration. Fain storm shelters is one of the oldest and largest precast storm shelter companies in the south.

Our shelters meet and exceed fema 320 icc 500 standards. We are a family owned business that has been in operation since 1962. 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. Meets or exceeds fema standards solid concrete entry steps to provide easy access 10 gauge steel door with hydraulic assist mechanism steel vents which eliminate damage from flying debris 5000 psi concrete reinforced with rebar and.

Our home office is located in jackson tennessee and this is also where the storm shelters are manufactured. Some features typically added to storm shelters include restrooms lighting and emergency power systems. Our president mike vaughn is a registered professional engineer licensed in. The storm shelter can be stamped or stained.

An underground concrete storm shelters is a great option. Let us tell you a little bit about our company. Specifying precast concrete safe rooms precast concrete safe rooms and shelters are classified according to their location. We have an engineer approved seal for our shelters.