Safe rooms and shelters
Risk Management Series FEMA 453
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Risk Management Series
Abstract
Presents design considerations, potential threats, the levels of protection, shelter types, siting, occupancy duration, and human factors criteria for shelters (such as ventilation and lighting). Discusses the structural design criteria for blast and impact resistance, as well as shelters and model building types. Analyses structural systems and building envelope elements for shelters and provides protective design measures for defined building types. Describes how to add chemical, biological, and radiological protection capability, and implement appropriate provisions. Includes emergency management considerations.
Subjects
- Risk management and analysis
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- Project management
- Fire
- Legal issues and management
- Explosions
Publisher History
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is part of the US Department of Homeland Security.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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