Technical Specification
- Outside dimensions: 10 ft W x 104 ft L x 8 ft H (1040 SF)
- Capacity used as tornado shelter: 208 people (5 square feet per person, per ICC- 500, 2020 guidelines)
- Capacity used as hurricane shelter: 52 people (20 square feet per person, per ICC- 500, 2020 guidelines)
- Engineered to withstand EF5 tornadoes with 250 MPH winds, ensuring the utmost safety and security
- Tested by Intertek: ICC 500- 2020, ASTM E330, AND ASTM E1886 TESTING ON MODULAR COMMUNITY SHELTER, Report Number: R6436.01-550-44 R0
- Made of ASTM A36, 1/4” structural steel
- The steel interior vertical and horizontal cage reinforcement provides added safety and structural integrity, ensuring the shelter can withstand extreme weather conditions
- 3 (three) handicap-accessible doors, one on the 10′ side, 1 per long side.
- Door with four (4) heavy-duty hinges
- Four (4) interior heavy-duty, 5/8” x 5” steel sliding locks per door
- 2 Mechanical deadbolt locks per door
- Bullet-resistant windows made of 1.5” polycarbonate
- Battery-powered LED lights
- Due to its dimensions must be installed on a specially designed concrete slab, ensuring a secure and stable foundation
- 3/4” D x 8” L HILTI zinc-plated expansion anchors or HIT-Z HY200 (ultimate-performance anchor rod for injectable hybrid anchors (zinc plated carbon steel), one every 12-16”)
- White powder-coated color finishing; rust and corrosion-resistant with three (3) years of warranty
- Multiple options to install portable AC Units
- Grounding rod, if installed outdoors
- Each module weighs 3,500 to 5,000 lb., making it easy to maneuver with a small telescopic handler or crane
- Four (4) lifting hooks located on the roof of each module
- Modules are attached by using 3/4 inch Diameter x 1.5 inch Long. High-Strength Grade 8 Steel Hex Head Screw
- With proper maintenance, our community storm shelter has a lifespan of 50-100 years. It is a long-term investment in safety and security
- Weight: approximately 55,000 lb.
- Materials traceability documentation available for an additional fee
This unit comes with 2 (two) ADA chemical bathrooms located inside the safe room, each one with the following specifications.
- Interior dimensions: 5 ft W x 5ft L (25 SF)
- Battery-powered LED lights
- One (1) exhaust fan
- One (1) air intake to provide airflow
- One (1) chemical toilet
- One (1) portable sink
- One (1) mechanical lock
- Internal walls made of ASTM A36, 3/16” structural steel
This storm shelter is made in the USA. Designed in Jackson, MS, manufactured in Wichita, Kansas, powder coated in Denton, Texas.
