SQUARE FEET
320
OCCUPANCY
49
CUBIC FEET
2,720
Choose Our 49 Person Community Storm Shelter
Protect your employees, students, or community members with the 40’ STORMBOX. Our largest standard model offers certified protection for up to 49 people, making it the ultimate safety solution for commercial and public properties. Contact us for a comprehensive quote today.
40’ Storm Shelter (Up To 49 People)
$39,950.00
Storm Safe Room Protection for All.
- Spacious Design That Accommodates Up To 49 People Comfortably
- Meets Or Exceeds All FEMA 361 and ICC-500 Guidelines
- Built To Withstand Up To EF-5 Tornadoes and Cat 5 Hurricanes
- Features Two ADA-Accessible Doors
When your business, industrial site, school, organization, or municipality is looking for an affordable, high-quality storm shelter, there is no better option than Stormbox. Our storm shelters, safe rooms offer robust protection from severe weather, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more. The 40’ Stormbox can accommodate up to 49 people at once and is the perfect storm shelter option for businesses and schools that need to protect a large number of people. Need to protect more than 49 people? Our team and we will work with you to find the appropriate protection for everyone. Start by contacting us for your free quote today.
Description
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 8’ wide x 8’-6” tall x 40’ long (320 square feet)
- Shelter weight: 13,710 lbs, Foundation weight: 117,333 lbs
- Door dimensions: 3’3” wide x 6’9” tall (ADA accessible) with two doors per unit
- Built with the following steel specifications: All structural steel plates and angles are ASTM grade A36 Steel. Rectangular steel tubes are ASTM grade A500. All structural steel tubing has ¼” thick walls. All welds are inspected by a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). All inspections meet IBC Ref: 1704.3.1
- Paint system is rust and corrosion-resistant.
- Interior: Water Borne.
- Exterior: Urethane Industrial Strength (Standard for Automakers)
- Triple-locking door system for extra safety and security
- Available with both exterior and interior lights with a 90-minute emergency back-up battery, 20 AMP, 110 Volt electrical service is needed.
- Convection air ventilation system included
- Foundation (required spec): 16” reinforced 4000 PSI concrete or level ground, using ground screw anchors.
- Shelters meet FEMA 361 and ICC 500 codes with 250 MPH wind rating. Wall sections and doors successfully passed Texas Tech Wind Research Institute simulated tornado missile impact test. Shelters are designed and sealed by a Structural Engineer.
Maximum Capacity for Commercial & Community Safety
Designed for large-scale applications, the 40’ STORMBOX provides a secure haven for businesses, schools, and municipalities. With ample space for up to 49 individuals, this shelter ensures you can meet your organization's emergency preparedness requirements without compromising on safety or compliance. It is our premier community shelter solution.
Independently Tested, Exceeds FEMA Standards
Like all STORMBOX shelters, our 40’ model is engineered to exceed FEMA 320/361 and ICC 500 guidelines. Its reinforced steel structure is independently tested to withstand the forces of an EF5 tornado, offering certified protection you can trust. Discuss your project's specifications with our experts today.
Durable Design & Professional Installation
Our shelters are built for longevity. The all-steel body is treated for corrosion resistance, while our professional team ensures it is securely anchored to a reinforced concrete foundation. This robust installation process guarantees stability against extreme weather, providing a permanent safety asset for your property and personnel.


