Internal 80”L x 58”W(front to back) x 76”H External 84”L x 62”W(front to back) x 78”H *Actual dimensions in 2nd photo Up to 6 Person Capacity
Provides near absolute protection from EF5 tornado strikes
Provides a high level of protection for you and your family against intruders
Acts as vault that provides protection for your valuables and other personal belongings. (Not fire rated due to the design requirements to withstand severe storms.)
The entire shelter is made from 3/16” (0.188”) thick carbon steel, all hardware is Grade 5, and the majority of all surfaces are powder coated for ultimate protection and appearance
The door design and the materials used are critical aspects of any storm shelter. The Swisher ESP Safety Shelter has a unique sliding reinforced steel door that eliminates problems commonly associated with inward and outward swinging doors.
When opened, the sliding door takes up no additional space inside or outside the shelter. Also, because the door does not open outward, the likelihood of being trapped by debris after an event is greatly reduced or eliminated.
A Security Grade Deadbolt holds the latch bar into the locked position and keeps the door from being opened from the outside
Three steel pins securely lock the door closed within a 3” deep steel jamb pocket. The ESP Safety Shelter’s design does not rely solely on deadbolts as the primary locking mechanism.
A single handle operation locks all three pins into place in a single motion. There is never any need to waste precious time trying to lock three or four deadbolts to secure your door.
The ESP Safety Shelter does not rely solely on hinges to support and secure the door to the hinge jamb. When our door is in the closed position, the entire hinge side (top to bottom) is locked into the adjacent front wall. No screws to pull out or pins that may break.
Shielded air vents allow uninterrupted air flow
Quick release sliding door design allows opening when blocked by debris and reduces space required for operation
Quick manipulating locking mechanism works in conjunction with a security grade latch/key lock
Bolt together modular design for ease of construction and relocation
Benches, shelving, and built-in gun racks are also available
5 Year Limited Warranty and Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement
ESP (Emergency – Security – Preparedness) Safety Shelters (above-ground only) offer the ultimate in multi-purpose protection and security for you and loved ones against violent acts of nature and multiple threats posed by man. Made in the USA, ESP Safety Shelters will withstand the most extreme tornado activity and offer a safe zone against home invasion.
It is preferable for the shelter to be installed within the interior of a residence. If you choose to install it outdoors, it must be within 150 feet of the residence it is intended to serve and must be protected from all external weather conditions. THIS SHELTER IS NOT WATERPROOF.
The Swisher ESP Corner Safety Shelter has been designed and manufactured using the same components and processes as our other ESP Safety Shelter models that have undergone and passed testing at the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University.
Even though the ESP Corner Safety Shelter has been designed and manufactured using the same components and processes as our other ESP Safety Shelter models, this unit has not been verified by the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) to be in compliance with FEMA 320, FEMA 361 and the ICC-500-2014 Code requirements. Step-by-step Installation checklists and Inspection checklists are provided with each unit.
Statement 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.
These shelters are designed to be a DIY project, but once the shelter installation is completed, it must be inspected by a qualified inspector. Contact your local building inspector or find an engineer or architect in your area. Visit www.nssa.cc to find a pre-approved list of installation companies. The Limited Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement Benefit does require that all installation procedures be followed and documented proof must be submitted to the manufacturer.
5 Year Limited Warranty and Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement