Concrete and Steel Above-Ground Storm Shelters
Our storm shelters are meticulously designed and manufactured with the paramount goal of ensuring your employees’ safety. In today’s unpredictable climate, securing a safe refuge against severe weather conditions is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. Our shelters are engineered to offer unmatched protection for your workforce, rendering them indispensable for your facility.
Storm Shelter Specifications
- Weighs 24,000 pounds
- Holds up to 16 people (5 sqft per person)
- 8’ x 10’ x 8’4” exterior dimensions
- Emergency Escape Hatch
- Ventilation shafts
- Door weights 250lbs
- 4” steel walls
- Exceeds FEMA 320/361 and NSSA Standards, reviewed and tested by 3rd part engineers
- ICC 500/NSSA Compliant Tested in Lubbock Texas at Texas Tech.
- Withstands 250mph wind speed
- Installation takes 2 hours, does not require concrete pads or digging for installation
Key Features of Our Storm Shelters
Tailored for Safety
At the heart of our design philosophy is the commitment to your employees' well-being. Our shelters are constructed with high-grade, durable materials capable of withstanding the most severe storms. The heavy-duty, steel-reinforced walls and doors are designed to provide a safe haven from extreme wind, debris, and other perilous conditions.
Hassle-Free Installation
Recognizing the complexity and disruption that construction work can bring to your operations, our storm shelters are designed for simplicity and efficiency. The installation process requires no excavating or pouring of concrete, and there’s no need for cranes. This not only reduces the installation time significantly but also minimizes the impact on your site and the environment.
Rapid Deployment
Our logistics and installation teams are equipped to deliver and install your above-ground storm shelter directly to your industrial or manufacturing facility, anywhere it might be located. With an emphasis on minimal disruption, our process ensures your operations continue smoothly, without significant downtime. The shelters are ready for use almost immediately upon installation, offering prompt peace of mind.
Customizable Solutions
We understand that each facility has its unique challenges and requirements. Our storm shelters come in various sizes and can be customized to fit the specific needs of your facility and the number of employees. Whether you're looking to shelter a small team or provide refuge for a large workforce, we have the capability to accommodate your needs effectively.
FAQs
16 Non Related People.
The floor is 6” thick and the walls are 4” thick.
All Shelters have an emergency hatch located in the back of the shelter.
No, however each shelter has battery operated lights.
Yes, our shelters are ADA compliant.
Installation typically takes about 2 hours to complete.
Unfortunately, we do not offer the service of relocating the shelter to a new site after it has been installed.
Leave a minimum of 2’ 6” from the side walls of the shelter and 3’ from the back wall of the shelter from other structures to allow room for the hydraulic legs to extend to raise and lower the shelter.
In-ground anchors are driven 4’ deep into the ground and will not penetrate roots, rocks, boulders, slabs, or other solid material. If you
have a soil with large rocks, roots, or a rock shelf, please let us know, and we can prepare a modified concrete anchor.
No, however the site needs to prepared for the team to place the shelter safely.
The truck must be able to navigate safely from the road, alley or driveway to your selected site. This means that a clear path of a minimum of 10’ to 12’ wide and 12’ 6” high is required.
If you’re pouring a concrete pad for the shelter to sit on, it must be at least 10’ x 11’ (for an 8’ x 10’ shelter) or 8’ x 7’ (for a 6’ x 6’ shelter), 6” thick, protrude above the ground surface no more than 6”, and have rebar reinforcement along the entire perimeter. 3,500 PSI concrete is required.
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