SafeSpace™ 500 Series

ICC has adopted FEMA criteria for the design and construction of a safe room that provides near-absolute protection for occupants from wind and wind-borne debris.

Technical Information

With SafeSpace 500, safe rooms and storm shelters can be constructed to FEMA 361 (3rd & 4th Editions) and ICC 500 (2014 & 2020) Standards without sacrificing natural light and multi-purpose use. Utilizing McKEON’s wide span engineering capabilities, this technology will not restrict either the size or the number of openings that may be protected.

The latest edition of the IBC, Section 423, Storm Shelters, requires Group E occupancies and emergency facilities within the 250 MPH tornado and hurricane zones to incorporate safe rooms and storm shelters. These areas of refuge and safety can be detached structures or rooms within buildings. Regardless, all must comply with ICC 500 which incorporates, in large part, FEMA 361.

The SafeSpace 500 rolling steel door assembly is the only wide span opening protective to comply with strict ICC 500 and FEMA 361 wind-born debris requirements. Multi-purpose spaces may be designed with large unobstructed windows and light wells yet qualify as compliant safe rooms and storm shelters.

Ratings

Tornado Resistance: +252 / -252 PSF
Tornado Impact: 100 MPH 15 lbs.
Hurricane Resistance: +201 / -201 PSF
Hurricane Impact: 100 MPH 9 – 15 lbs.

Large Missile Impact: Withstand a large missile impact in accordance with ASTM E1886 for FEMA 361 assemblies

Optional Fire and Smoke Ratings: SafeSpace 500F and 500F-IS (insulated design for thermal protection) available with up to a 3-hour UL 10B fire rating and UL 1784 smoke rating when required*

Code Compliance

ICC 500 (2014 & 2020): ICC 500/NSSA Standard for the Design & Construction of Storm Shelters

FEMA 361 (3rd & 4th Editions): FEMA Standard for the Design and Construction of Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes

CCRR-0500 Tornado & Hurricane Resistant Doors

FL42318 Florida Product Approval (SS500X)

Operation

Power motor operation

Size

Non-Fire Rated Assemblies
Widths 2′-10″ to 20′-3″
Heights 3′-6″ to 18′-0″

Fire Rated Assemblies
Widths 4′-4″ to 16′-4″
Heights 4′-0″ to 18′-0″

Finishes

McKEON Sterling Gray

Powder coat of any color as selected