You can choose between a solid, welded one-piece unit for external installation or a bolt-together option that can be constructed anywhere in your home. In other words, it’s strong enough to withstand around 100,000 lb of weight falling directly on top of it.
Welded into a single unit, FamilySAFE has reinforced all the shelter’s joints using technology similar to that of a NASCAR roll cage. On the inside, steel bars provide additional structural security for the door. The door hinges are attached on the inside to protect them against damage from flying debris, and wider doors are available for those requiring wheelchair accessibility. The standard model is made with 3⁄16”-thick steel, so is not quite as strong as Valley Storm Shelters, but a thicker ¼” steel structure is available if you opt to customize it. Designed to reduce feelings of claustrophobia, this storm shelter is taller than some of the other options available.
#Metal storm shelter code#
The largest is more community-focused and can provide shelter for as many as 36.Īll Valley Storm Shelters’ products meet the standards set out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and those established by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) in 2014.įamilySAFE’s Above-Ground MAX Shelter is comparatively spacious and well-ventilated. The smallest shelter Valley Storm Shelters produce measures 4’x4’ and is big enough to accommodate three people. These spacious safe rooms feature safe electrical access, reinforced steel corners, and a vault-like door complete with a drill-proof deadbolt and bullet-resistant peephole. Each shelter is designed to withstand 300 mph ground speed winds, which is what you might expect in the strongest tornadoes ever experienced.īuilt with ¼” steel plate and anchored to a concrete foundation using 24-inch carbon steel anchors and industrial anchoring adhesive, Valley Storm Shelters can be installed as stand-alone structures or added to your garage or basement. It is structurally built to bear wind loads in excess of 250 mph or an EF5 tornado.With seven different residential products to choose from, Valley Storm Shelters offers one of the most comprehensive selections of storm shelters.
#Metal storm shelter serial number#
Each shelter bears a certificate with a serial number from the National Storm Shelter Association stating that the design, construction and installation meet the FEMA P-361, April 2021 Fourth Edition and NSSA ICC 500-2020, which are the highest standards for building tornado shelters. Our garage shelter has been tested and passed at Texas Tech Wind Science and Debris Impact Testing Center, the same center that does FEMA testing. Tell us how many people you need to protect or give us the measurements and we’ll build it for you! This shelter is bolted and anchored to the existing concrete in your garage. Our steel garage tornado shelter can be custom made in various sizes.
#Metal storm shelter free#
All shelters have 2 top-mounted vents.Ĭontact us for a free storm shelter quote. Pictured below are our 4’8″X8’8″, 6’8″X6’8″ and Decorative (available in 6’8″X6’8″only) models (all sizes listed are approximate exterior measurements). Our concrete shelter can be attached to your existing pad/patio or a pad can be provided and installed with your shelter. This shelter is constructed from concrete that tests at 6,000 PSI and has reinforced steel bar and fiber mesh for additional strength with 4” walls. The door has been tested at Texas Tech Wind Science and Debris Impact Testing Center and is rated for 250 mph winds or EF5 tornado, meeting FEMA criteria. The steel out-swing door has 3 locking bolts (all keyed together) with 3 grease-able hinges and has been painted with a metal primer. This residential tornado shelter is made with concrete and built to ICC 500 specifications. Concrete Tornado Shelters Custom concrete tornado shelters
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