This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:  

Procedures for assessing risk and determining if building a safe room is appropriate

 

Alternative safe-room locations such as underneath, in the basement, or in an interior room of a new home or small business

 

Effects of type of foundation on safe-room design

 

Design guidance on how to add a safe room to an existing structure

 

Selection of appropriate construction materials

 

Safe-room designs for homes or small businesses that meet or exceed the minimum shelter design requirements from the ICC-500 Storm Shelter Standard

 

Cost estimating for safe-room construction