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The "Original" is our most popular shelter model with its 6' x 8' interior. The ceiling height inside is 6'2" inches and the shelter is rated for 6 to 8 people. Many shelters of this model were in the paths of the terrible storms that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding cities in 1999. Believe it or not, one of those shelters ended up with more than 20 people in it! They were cozy to be sure but they also lived to tell the tale! Built to standards recommended by FEMA, the Original is constructed of 6,500 PSI concrete with fibermesh and reinforced with 3/8" inch rebar every 12 inches or less running both directions. The ceiling, front slope and floor of the shelter are over 4" thick while the sidewalls are a full 3" thick. The Original weighs over 6 tons. This model comes with two screened vents that provide up to 185 cfm of air flow within the shelter, an interior, powder coated, fixed staircase with dual hand rails, a leak proof, powder coated, steel door with four hinges and a three point/lockable latch & handle. The door also comes with a gas spring/support cylinder that makes it easy to open and close. The Original is installed 5 ft. into the ground with approximately 2 ft. remaining above grade. The dirt from the excavation is mounded around the above grade portion on three sides creating a small mound and completely surrounding the shelter with earth. Normal installation can be completed in about 3 hours. |
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Electricity, Telephone, Etc. Our shelters do not come pre-wired for electricity or any other utilities. These items can be added by the customer following installation if desired. We recommend using a licensed professional electrician or telephone installer to handle these additions. For concrete shelters, we recommend having your electrician drill any necessary conduit access holes in the base of one of the vent pipes on the shelter. This allows for easy installation and easier reseal than a hole drilled through concrete. We have had customers who have had electricity, telephone and even air conditioning added to their shelters following installation. In some cases, a cell phone will work in these units but it varies by location. Safe rooms can be modified for electricity and telephone by simply running conduit below the door. Call Today!
Kris Beall Construction
P.O. Box 8011
Alexandria, LA 71306-1011
(318)442-6221
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