SS10: Understanding the Storm Shelter Requirements

Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Time

01:00 PM America/New York

Convert to my timezone

Name

This field is required.

Last Name

This field is required.

Email Address

This field is required.

Industry

This field is required.

Location

This field is required.

AIA#

This field is required.

Required fields

If you have already registered and can't locate your registration confirmation email, click here!

System configuration test. Click here!

Agenda

This 1-hour seminar is structured to assist the design professional with understanding the most recent changes to Section 423 of the 2015 Edition of the IBC. This code section has been revised wherein specific requirements have been introduced mandating the design and construction of storm shelters in critical emergency operations facilities and in Group E occupancies within the continental US FEMA designated 250 mph wind zone. This course is valid for 1.0 AIA credit, HSW certificate. The seminar addresses these critical issues under the following objectives:

Attendees will be able to analyze the requirements for storm shelter design and construction based on the IBC Section 423 and the ICC 500 Standard.
Attendees will be able to list fundamental differences between ICC 500 and FEMA P-361.
Attendees will analyze case studies to determine best design and construction options for storm shelters.

Mr Doug Zachary

Upon completion a of his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology, Doug spent eleven years in the framework of subcontracting, becoming proficient in CAD, project management, architectural marketing, sales management and building code consulting. His portfolio includes innovative solutions drawing on both product and code-based expertise. Doug’s passion for the model building codes enables him to consult with design teams through the process of early project scope planning, building code analysis and product selection. With an excellent track record in successfully stewarding from design to completion, he is an invaluable asset to our distributor network. Doug enjoys a leadership role whether assessing markets, developing solid business plans or serving on model building code committees as an industry consultant.

McKeon Door

McKEON is a leading manufacturer of fire doors, fire shutters, fire curtains, smoke curtains, service doors and security grilles. With more than 50 unique wide span opening protective designs, we have a product option to accommodate virtually any requirement.

See other events from this host