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Taking Shelter From the Storm -- Shelter Plans

The plans are offered in DWF format and can be viewed using Autodesk Express Viewer, a free plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Also, the plans can now be viewed in DWG (Autocad) and DGN (Microstation) formats.

Important Legal Notice

Description Drawing Number      
Contents 1 DWF DWG DGN
General Notes 2 DWF DWG DGN
In-ground Shelters Sections & Details IG-1 DWF DWG DGN
Basement Lean-to B-1 DWF DWG DGN
Basement Shelter Corner Location B-2 DWF DWG DGN
CMU/Concrete Alternative Plans AG-1 DWF DWG DGN
CMU/Concrete Wall Sections AG-2 DWF DWG DGN
CMU/Concrete Sections Ceiling Alternatives AG-3 DWF DWG DGN
Wood-Frame Shelter Plan Plywood Sheathing WCMU In-fill AG-4 DWF DWG DGN
Wood-Frame Shelter Plan Plywood & Steel Wall Sheathing AG-5 DWF DWG DGN
Wood-Frame Shelter Foundation Sections AG-6 DWF DWG DGN
Insulating Concrete Form Plans AG-7 DWF DWG DGN
Insulating Concrete Form Sections AG-8 DWF DWG DGN
Misc. Details 14 DWF DWG DGN
Materials List 15 DWF DWG DGN
Materials List (Cont'd) 16 DWF DWG DGN

Limit of Liability: The designs in this booklet are based on extensive research of the causes and effects of windstorm damage to buildings. Shelters designed and built to these designs should provide a high degree of occupant protection during severe windstorms (hurricanes and tornadoes). Any substitution of either materials or design concepts may decrease the level of occupant protection and/or increase the possibility of personal injury during a severe wind event.

Because it is not possible to predict or test all conditions that may occur during severe windstorms, or control the quality of construction, among other things, the designer does not warrant the design.

The designer neither manufactures nor sells shelters built from this design. The designers have not made and do not make any representation, warranty, or covenant, express or implied, with respect to the design, condition, quality, durability, operation, fitness for use, or suitability of the shelter in any respect whatsoever. Designers shall not be obligated or liable for actual, incidental, consequential, or other damages of or to users of shelters or any other person or entity arising out of or in connection with the use, condition, and/or performance of shelters from this design or from the maintenance thereof.

About Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer To download the Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer viewer, go to the Autodesk web page and follow their installation instructions. Downloading Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer may take anywhere from several minutes to half an hour depending on the speed of your Internet connection. When printing the plans, we recommend setting your printer to the 'landscape' option for best results.

Download Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer

If you are having trouble using Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer, the plans can be ordered free of charge at 800 480-2520. Ask for document FEMA 320a. The whole book (including the plans) can be ordered free or charge at 888 565-3896.

Last Updated: Friday, 22-Oct-2004 21:05:00 EDT
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