Securall® StormSafe® Doors are constructed in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommended design specifications. The design is based on extensive research of the causes and effects of windstorm damage to buildings and should provide a high degree of occupant protection during extreme windstorms (tornadoes and hurricanes). A Securall® StormSafe® Door is a critical element when designing a safe room for protection against severe storms.
Strong tornadoes have resulted in loss of the floor framing, collapse of basement walls and death and injuries to individuals in the basement. By having a safe room in your home, you can protect your family and save the lives of those you care about.
For more information on safe room designs and construction, please refer to Http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/saferoom/fema320.shtm.
FEMA 320 Doors: Securall is dedicated to provide doors and hardware that provide protection for a safe room. Since the door to the room can be the weakest portion, selecting and properly installing a door strong enough to withstand heavy impacts and winds is crucial for the safe room to be a true shelter. Our FEMA door meets the guidelines set forth in FEMA 320 & FEMA 361 standards and provides the safety necessary to construct a safe room using for 14- and 12-gauge steel panels. FEMA does not certify specific products for use, but securall have their doors tested to demonstrate that the FEMA criteria have been met. The National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) provides approved product listings for safe room components or to verify vendor claims of standards compliance for tornado and hurricane safe rooms and components.
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