Technical Specification
- Outside dimensions: 8’W x 20’ L x 8’H (160 SF)
- Rated for EF5 tornadoes with 250 MPH winds
- Designed for 26 people. Per ICC 500 2023. Section 502.4.1.
- Maximum capacity: 32 people
- Exceeds FEMA 320-2024, 361-2024, and ICC 500-2023 protocols
- 20×40 inch emergency escape hatch located on the back.
- ADA compliant door, 36×80 inches
- Made of ASTM A36 1/4” structural steel
- Passed Torshel’s extreme testing
- Doors passed the debris impact tests at Texas Tech National Wind Institute
- Solid interior cage reinforcement of 2″ x 3.25″ channel frame every 2’
- 1/4” precision laser cut door with 2″ x 3.25″ x 3/16″ channel reinforcement and 4 heavy-duty hinges
- 4 interior heavy-duty, 5/8” x 5” steel T-shape sliding locks per door
- Mechanical or digital deadbolt locks
- Bullet-resistant windows made of 1.5” polycarbonate
- Magnetic battery-powered LED lights
- (50) 3/4” D x 5” L HILTI zinc-plated expansion anchors or HIT-Z HY200 (ultimate-performance anchor rod for injectable hybrid anchors (carbon steel), one every 12”)
- White powder-coated color finishing; rust and corrosion-resistant with three (3) years of warranty.
- 2 rows of foldable and removable plastic benches
- Roof with 2% slope, this shelter can be installed indoors or outdoors
- 2 AC duct vents, for portable air conditioning units.
- 4 welded lifting hooks on the top
- Lightning rod if installed outdoors
- Materials traceability documentation available for an additional fee
- Set of engineering calculations and blue prints sealed by an Structural Professional Engineer
- Components (doors, windows, air vents, etc) tested by Intertek or Texas Technical University, testing reports available.
Water Lavatory Specifications
This unit comes with 1 chemical toilet, located inside the safe room.
- Interior dimensions: 5 ft W x 5ft L (25 SF)
- ADA accesible
- Battery-powered LED lights
- One exhaust fan
- 1 air intake to provide airflow
- 1 chemical toilet
- 1 portable sink
- 1 mechanical lock
Shipped on flatbed trucks for DIY installations or Torshel can provide the installation for an additional fee
Torshel Storm Shelters are designed and made in the USA
