Technical Specification
- Rated for EF5 tornadoes, 250 MPH winds.
- Exceeds FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 2020 guidelines
- Outside dimensions: 8’W x 8’ L x 7’ 2”H. Interior: 7’W x7’L x 6’2”H 49 SF
- Made with 4,000 PSI concrete reinforced with half inch rebar every 24” OC or 6×6 wire mesh
- 6 inch walls, 6 inch floor and 6 inch ceiling
- Capacity used as tornado shelter: 16 people (3 square feet per person, per ICC- 500, 2020 guidelines)
- Engineered to withstand EF5 tornadoes with 250 MPH winds, ensuring the utmost safety and security
- Handicap-accessible door made of of ASTM A36, 3/16” and 1/4” structural steel
- (4) heavy-duty hinges, four (4) interior heavy-duty, 5/8” x 5” steel sliding locks per door
- One mechanical deadbolt lock and one digital lock
- Bullet-resistant windows made of 1.5” polycarbonate
- Battery-powered LED lights
- The 23,000 lbs of weight of keeps the shelter down, even during an EF5 tornado, no additional anchors required.
- Comes with an AC vent, you can install a portable AC
- Lifespan of over 100 years with proper maintenance. It is a long-term investment in safety and security.
