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Prefabricated Tornado / Storm Shelter SpecificationsPART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 Product Summary: A. Prefabricated steel FEMA 320 / 361 Deployable folding tornado shelter
- B. Prefabricated steel FEMA 320 / 361 Fixed structure tornado shelter.
1.2 References: Shelter shall be designed, manufactured and installed in accordance with the following standards: A. FEMA 320 Taking Shelter From the Storm
- B. FEMA 361 Design and Construction for Community Safe Rooms
- C. ICC 500 Standard for Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
- D. American Welding Society (AWS)
- E. ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
- F. International Building Code (IBC)
- G. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
- H. ANSI A117.1
- I. National Electrical Code (NEC) (When optional electrical items are required)
- J. Texas Tech University Test for Debris impact
- K. Certified Structural PE design approval.
1.3 Design Requirements: A. Tornado Shelter: Provide factory prefabricated shelters capable of withstanding the effects of an F5 tornado.
- B. Tornado Shelter Design Loads: Determine loads based on following minimum requirements:
1. Wind Load: 3-second gust of 250 mph (standard).
- 2. Debris impact 2”x4” and weight of 15 LB projectile at 100mph.
- 3. Impact permanent deformation not greater than 3”
- 4. Anchoring bolts at pull out point of 45,000 lb. force.
C. Tornado Shelter Concrete Anchoring Criteria: 1. Base anchoring points to be secured to a Concrete pad / floor minimum design criteria 4” thick 4000 PSI reinforced concrete.
- 2. Minimum base anchoring points to be at each corner and each side of
- door with additional anchors as required per manufactures design.
1.4 Performance Requirements: A. Cooperate with local regulatory agency or authority and provide data as requested by authority having jurisdiction.
- B. Prefabricated shelters specified herein shall be handicapped
- accessible in accordance with ICC/ANSI A117.1 and other state and local
- requirements as applicable.
1.5 Submittals A. Product Data: Manufacturer’s data sheets on each product to be used, product metals & finishes available upon request.
- B. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
- C. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
- D. Manufactures installation instruction methods.
- E. Shop Drawings: Include plan views, sections, door details, and anchor detail.
- F. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete
- sets of standard color samples “Desert Sand”, and or color charts with
- full range of optional colors.
- G. Certificates: Product certificates signed by the testing agency or laboratory and material certifications as required.
- H. Warranty Documentation: Manufactures standard year limited warranty.
1.6 Quality Assurance: A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company - specializing in manufacturing prefabricated shelters with a minimum of
- twenty years’ experience in manufacturing and fabrication processes. A
- quality assurance program utilizing an independent third party to test
- each system design to industry standards.
- B. Prefabricated Components: Comply with manufacturer’s published
- literature for products meeting indicated design loads in accordance
- with state and local requirements as applicable.
- C. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGS: Store products in manufacturer’s unopened packaging until ready for installation.
- D. Protect all components and accessories from corrosion, deformation,
- damage and deterioration when stored at job site. Keep materials free
- from dirt and foreign matter.
1.7 Project Conditions:
- Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and
- ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum
- results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside
- manufacturer’s absolute limits.
1.8 Warranty: A. Manufacturer’s Warranties: Provide - manufacturer’s limited warranty on products to be free of defects in
- materials and workmanship from date of shipment.
- B. Provide copies of the third party manufacturer’s warrantees on all
- optional accessory items provided such as, but not limited to, UPS
- battery backup power, lights, phone, radio.
PART 2 – Products 2.1 MANUFACTURERS: A. Staying Home Corporation, 1503 Vine Street, PO Box 37, Harrisonville, MO 64701 www.stayinghome.com
- Phone: 877-378-4275 / 816-380-2427
- Hide-Away<sup>®</sup> Storm Shelter Fixed and or Folding/Deployable Tornado Shelter
B. Substitutions: Not permitted. 2.1 Manufacturers: A. ¼” laser quality steel
- B. 1” cold rolled steel slide locks
- C. 2” x 2”x 3/16” steel tubing
- D. 1- ¾” OD, 1” ID-DOM Hinges
- E. 1” dia CRS hinge pins
2.3 Storm Shelters System Description: A. Prefabricated Hide-Away Storm Shelter, as manufactured by Staying Home Corp. 1. Size: Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 4 feet 9 inches (internal dimensions)
- 2. Size: Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 7 feet 2 inches (internal dimensions)
- 3. Size: Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 8 inches (internal dimensions)
- 4. Size: Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 12 feet 1 inch (internal dimensions)
- 5. Size: Fixed structure 2 feet 5 inches by 4 feet 11 inches (internal dimensions)
- 6. Size: Fixed structure 5 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 11 inches (internal dimensions)
- 7. Size: Fixed structure 2 feet 5 inches by 7 feet 4 inches (internal dimensions)
- 8. Size: Fixed structure, L-shaped 2 feet 5 inches by 2 feet 9 inches + 2 feet 5 inches by 7 feet 4 inches (internal dimensions)
- 7. Size: Optional custom, _____ by _____.
B. Height: All folding units 83-1/4″, All stationary units 78-1/2″
- C. Doors:
1. Doors: Two layer reinforced ¼” steel plate with 32” minimum opening and height 66” with low overhead signage.
- 2. Frame: Construction ¼” steel with 3/16” and 1/4” reinforcement interior frame.
- 3. Locks: Three interior locks comprised of 1” dia. positive latch points.
- 4. Continuous 1- ¾” OD, 1” ID-DOM Hinges
- 5. Tornado shelter door has outside emergency unlocking device
- 6. Outward swing for wheelchair accessibility
D. Finish: 1. Standard Color “Desert Sand” powder coating finish.
- 2. Optional custom color as selected by the Architect from optional RAL powder coating color chart.
- 3. Optional Bed-Liner coating “Desert Sand”
E. Capacity: 1. Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 4 feet 9 inches: 12 students, or 9 adults.
- 2. Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 7 feet 2 inches: 19 students, or 14 adults.
- 3. Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 8 inches: 26 students, or 18 adults.
- 4. Folding 3 feet 6 inches by 12 feet 1 inch: 32 students, or 23 adults.
- 5. Fixed structure 2 feet 5 inches by 4 feet 11 inches: 6 adults.
- 6. Fixed structure 5 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 11 inches: 10 adults.
- 7. Fixed structure 2 feet 5 inches by 7 feet 4 inches: 14 adults.
- 8. Fixed structure, L-shaped 2 feet 5 inches by 2 feet 9 inches + 2 feet 5 inches by 7 feet 4 inches: 14 adults.
F. Optional features available: 1. Custom paint colors
- 2. NOAA weather radio
- 3. Military grade ballistics
- 4. Interior lights
- 5. Vision panel
- 6. Digital keypad / combination lock
- 7. Fold down seat
- 8. Outdoor polyethylene coating
- 9. Survival kit
- 10. Custom order options contact manufacture for pricing.
PART 3 – Execution 3.1 Examination A. Examine supporting foundations for - compliance with manufacturer’s requirements, including installation
- tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of supporting
- members.
- B. Check installed anchor bolts for accuracy. Verify that bearing surfaces are ready to receive the work.
- C. Verify the rough-in of required mechanical and electrical services prior to placement of the structure.
3.2 Preparation A. If preparation is the responsibility - of another installer, notify Architect in writing of deviations from
- manufacturer’s recommended installation tolerances and conditions.
- B. Do not proceed with installation until substrates have been properly
- prepared and deviations from manufacturer’s recommended tolerances are
- corrected. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the
- manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the
- project conditions. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
- C. Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of conditions.
3.3 Installation A. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions & specifications.
- B. Place on prepared concrete foundations and slabs provided as specified by manufacture.
- C. Anchor securely in place USING ANCHORS SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURE.
- D. Connect optional mechanical equipment as specified.
- E. Connect optional electrical equipment.
3.4 Protection & Demonstration A. Protect installed products until completion of project
- B. Clean and wax all metal surfaces.
- C. Lightly lubricate all hinge points and clean any excess.
- D. Demonstration: Installer to demonstrate proper use and deployment method to owner and representatives.
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