Product Description

Swisher ESP Wheelchair Accessible Safety Shelter | Model SR114X84G | 117" External Length | EF5 Tornado Protection | Up to 20-Person Capacity | FEMA & NSSA Certified Safe Room

DESCRIPTION

Protect the people who matter most with the Swisher ESP Wheelchair Accessible 20-Person Safety Shelter, a premium above-ground safe room engineered to deliver near-absolute protection during the most violent storms and home-intruder emergencies. Designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA, this heavy-duty steel shelter provides a safe haven you can rely on when every second counts.

Built from 3/16" carbon steel with a reinforced sliding door system, this unit eliminates the vulnerabilities of traditional swinging doors no relying on hinges, no risk of debris preventing entry or exit, and no wasted space inside your shelter. With FEMA 320/361 and ICC-500 compliance, plus third-party structural engineering review, it offers the same level of tested protection trusted by emergency professionals.

Spacious enough to comfortably fit up to 20 people in private residential use (or 12 occupants in commercial settings), this storm shelter features a wide 37.5" wheelchair-accessible entry, shielded ventilation, emergency escape panels, and intuitive single-motion locking. Whether you're seeking EF5 tornado protection, a hardened safe room, or a secure vault for personal valuables, the Swisher ESP Shelter provides unmatched peace of mind.

Engineered for indoor installation but suitable for protected outdoor placement near your home, this shelter delivers the durability, usability, and security families and businesses count on when you need it most.

Key Features

• EF5 Tornado Protection Tested to withstand extreme debris impacts equivalent to 250-mph winds.
• FEMA 320/361 & ICC-500 Compliant Verified by the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) for proven life-saving protection.
• Wheelchair Accessible Design Wide 37.5" door opening ensures fast, unhindered entry for mobility devices.
• Reinforced Sliding Steel Door Eliminates issues with swinging doors and reduces risk of entrapment from storm debris.
• Single-Motion Locking System Three steel locking pins engage instantly for rapid securement in emergencies.
• Interior-Only Fourth Locking Pin Prevents forced entry and enhances home-invasion security.
• Full-Steel Construction Made from 3/16" (0.188”) carbon steel with Grade 5 hardware for maximum structural integrity.
• Shielded Air Vents Continuous airflow without sacrificing storm protection or structural strength.
• Emergency Escape Panels Built-in rapid-exit capability with included emergency wrench.
• Space-Saving Door Operation Sliding door requires zero additional clearance inside or outside the shelter.
• Modular Bolt-Together Design Easier transport, installation, and ability to relocate if you move homes.
• Tested by National Wind Institute Withstood nine impacts of 15-lb 2x4s at 100 mph.
• Safe Room + Security Room in One Provides tornado protection, home-intruder defense, and secure storage for valuables.
• Indoor or Protected Outdoor Installation Flexible placement options allow integration into homes, garages, or businesses.
• Made in the USA Crafted with American steel, precision engineering, and rigorous quality standards.

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