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The FamilySAFE is an all welded steel unit engineered to exceed FEMA's performance criteria.  This is accomplished by building a "NASCAR type" safety cage and surrounding the occupants with bullet resistant steel on all sides and the roof.  The unit can support over 100,000 lbs. stacked on top of it.  That is about 25 mid-size cars.  It has a very low threshold, allowing for easy entry by any person in a wheel chair or walker.  The unit not only has the strongest door available in the industry, but also incorporates FamilySAFE's patent pending SAFE-T-Door.  This unique system allows the door to be opened several different ways ensuring that getting trapped inside is next to impossible.  The original unit door is held in place using three matching Sargent stainless steel class-one deadbolts that are all keyed alike.  These deadbolts allow the unit to be used as a vault or a gun safe and in some instances qualifies as a tax deduction. 

The FamilySAFE has been used in the building of two homes by ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition program.  To see a short video clip of a FamilySAFE that has been installed and finished on the inside to use as a pantry closet click the link below.

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The FamilySAFE Original:
The FamilySAFE Original models are the strongest saferooms in the industry.  Full 1/4" plate steel Broken at a large 2" radius in the corners for strength and safety.  The unit has 3/8" thick 2"x2" square tubing for the safety cage running throughout the unit.  According to the engineers, this unit is capable of supporting over 100,000 lbs. stacked on top of it (about 25 midsize cars).  This door uses Sargent commercial grade class one stainless steel deadbolts to hold it secure for the storm but also acts like a vault or storage cabinet for valuables or firearms.  This unit is bullet resistant to all normal handguns and shotguns and features a stainless steel sight glass for viewing the storm or intruders.  Sizes available:  4'x6'  4'x8'  6'x6'  6'x8'  8'x8'  8'x10'  8'x12'
 
 
 
 
 

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The FamilySAFE Basic:
The FamilySAFE Basic is an F5 rated unit.  It still has the famous 1/4" plate steel door with the same safety features as the original unit except that it uses 3/4" cold rolled pins to lock the door instead of the dead bolts.  This unit also has square corners instead of the large radius corners of the original unit.  The inside of the unit still uses the 2"x2" square tubing but is one gauge lighter than the original.  The skin is 3/16" but is still impossible to penetrate by anything a tornado can throw at it.  We feel this is the best unit made today for the price.  Sizes available:  4'x6'  4'x8'  6'x6'
 
 
 
 

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Testing at Texas Tech University
The FamilySAFE was the first complete prefabricated steel, above ground saferoom to pass all testing performed at Texas Tech University.
 
The result of a 15 pound 2x4 striking the door at speeds of an F5 tornado was a mere 1/4" dent.  FamilySAFE is the only company to have a person inside the unit while this test was performed.
 
 

 
 
 
Features of Both Units:
  • Fully engineered drawings and specs
  • HILTI anchorage system
  • Patent pending Safe-T door with lock release features
  • 4x4 electrical box with a 3/4" conduit hole for electrical wiring
  • Flush type roof vent for easy HVAC ducting
  • Sergent stainless steel lever handle
  • Loss of only 2.5" per wall finished out
  • Door venting (return air vents)
  • Limited lifetime warranty

 
 
 
 
 
 
Convenience:
We will set the unit the same day the framers "pop" the chalk lines and the unit may be framed in the same day.  With the Hilti anchorage system there is no need for pre-set bolts or templates.  You won't have to lift a finger except to point where it goes.

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Storm Shelters of Northwest Florida, Inc.
6656E Highway 77
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 258-2752 or (850) 258-2753

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