{"product_id":"swisher-esp-safety-shelter-9-person-above-ground-tornado-safe-room-and-threat-defense-vault","title":"Swisher ESP Safety Shelter 9-Person Above-Ground Tornado Safe Room and Threat Defense Vault","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwisher ESP 9-Person Residential Capacity Safety Shelter: Debris-Resistant Above-Ground Steel Vault for Severe Weather and Intrusion Defense\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitigating life-safety risks during extreme meteorological events and security breaches is a critical operational mandate for facility managers, property developers, and safety officers. Standard residential and light commercial buildings lack the structural reinforcement required to withstand the severe wind loads and heavy missile impacts of natural disasters. The Swisher ESP (Emergency, Security, Preparedness) Safety Shelter SR84X054G resolves this vulnerability by providing an above-ground, heavy-duty safe room engineered to deliver near-absolute life protection under the most hostile environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed in the USA using thick 3\/16-inch hot-rolled carbon steel panels and Grade 5 structural hardware, this modular system has undergone rigorous testing at the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University. It successfully withstood nine high-velocity impacts from 15 lb 2x4 timbers launched at 100 mph, simulating the destructive forces of an EF5 tornado with 250 mph winds. Unlike traditional below-ground bunkers that present severe flooding hazards and narrow, steep access stairways, this above-ground solution allows rapid, barrier-free entry for mobility-challenged or elderly occupants, making it ideal for integration inside garages, retrofitted basements, or dedicated indoor equipment staging areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImpact Test Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QbLuxWicFIg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFEMA and ICC-500 Structural Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e Extensively engineered and third-party reviewed to meet or exceed strict FEMA P-320, FEMA P-361, and ICC-500 code specifications for verified emergency shelter deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEntrapment-Prevention Sliding Door:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a reinforced steel sliding entry door that eliminates the interior spatial constraints of swinging doors and drastically reduces the probability of occupants becoming trapped by external storm debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Multi-Point Security Locking:\u003c\/b\u003e Secured via a high-grade security deadbolt, three heavy steel locking pins embedded inside a 3-inch deep steel jamb pocket, and a dedicated fourth interior-only locking pin for absolute intrusion defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmergency Extraction Panels:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with integrated removable exit panels and an included specialized emergency wrench to guarantee rapid occupant egress in the event of primary door blockage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModular Bolt-Together Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed with an adaptable, expandable modular layout that permits straightforward on-site installation, structural relocation, or customization via bolt-on benches and shelving systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOccupant Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 9 Persons (Based on 3 sq. ft. per person regulatory guidelines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInternal Workspace Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 80 inches Long x 50 inches Wide x 76 inches High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExternal Envelope Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 87 inches Long x 57 inches Wide x 78 inches High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStructural Wall Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/16 inch (0.188 inch) Solid A36 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Grade 5 High-Tensile Structural Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVentilation Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated Shielded Air Vents to ensure continuous airflow without compromising ballistics or debris resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Industrial-Grade Durable Powder-Coat Texture Coating (Color: Textured Gray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNet Product Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLogistics Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Shipped completely knocked down (CKD) on 2 multi-box freight pallets; combined shipping weight: 2,126 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturing Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty with Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Compliance Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ESP Safety Shelter is verified to be in compliance with the National Storm Shelter Association Standards (NSSA). Each ESP Safety Shelter will meet or exceed all ***FEMA P320\/P361 and ICC-500 Code requirements*** when all installation guidelines are met (step-by-step installation checklist is provided with each ESP Safety Shelter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Shelters have been designed by Registered Structural Engineers and have undergone a rigorous Third Party Review process. Made in the USA ESP Safety Shelters will withstand the most extreme tornado activity and offer a “safe zone” against home invasion offering critical minutes for emergency assistance to arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatement from FEMA P-320: “Having a safe room built for your home or small business can help provide “near-absolute protection” for you and your family or employees from injury or death caused by the dangerous forces of extreme winds.” Near Absolute Protection definition from FEMA P-361: Level of protection afforded to the occupants of a safe room built according to the guidance in the most current edition of FEMA P-361. Our current knowledge of tornadoes and hurricanes indicates that safe room occupants will have a very high probability of being protected from injury or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtended Product Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 6-12 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16237552828467,"sku":"SWR-SR84X054G","price":15082.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2304\/8155\/products\/0072817240223_B_6e5fb007-3098-402a-81e8-c904255a2029.jpg?v=1551344501","url":"https:\/\/rescue-supply.com\/products\/swisher-esp-safety-shelter-9-person-above-ground-tornado-safe-room-and-threat-defense-vault","provider":"Rescue Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}