Shelter Types

Safe Room

Also known as: FEMA safe room, P-320 safe room, in-home safe room

What makes a room a 'safe room' and not just a shelter

Any shelter tested to ICC 500 protects against the tornado event. To call it a FEMA safe room, the plans, anchor schedule, door spec, and ventilation must all trace back to P-320 details. State rebate programs frequently require this exact reference for reimbursement.