{"product_id":"swisher-esp-safety-shelter-9-person-residential-capacity","title":"Swisher ESP 9-Person Above-Ground Tornado Safe Room | FEMA-Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swisher ESP 9-Person Above-Ground Storm Shelter delivers FEMA-certified tornado protection for larger households and small extended families — built to shelter up to nine people against EF5-level winds, with room to expand the footprint as your needs grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9-person sits in a useful middle ground in the ESP lineup: more capacity than a standard family shelter, but still sized to fit comfortably inside a garage or large interior room. If you're housing extended family, have regular guests on the property, or just want headroom to spare when it counts, this is the model that covers it without committing to commercial-scale dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1155\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TQ8YMEGOFg\" title=\"Emergency Security Preparedness Safety Shelters\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding reinforced steel door:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates the debris-trap problem of inward and outward swinging doors. The door slides parallel to the wall, takes no extra space inside or outside, and can be opened even when debris is piled against it after an event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-pin locking system with interior-only 4th pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three steel pins lock into a 3\" deep steel jamb pocket, and a 4th pin — installable only from inside — means the shelter cannot be opened from the outside even if the external deadbolt is compromised. One handle motion locks all three primary pins simultaneously, with no fumbling under stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/16\" carbon steel construction throughout:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire shelter body is 3\/16\" thick carbon steel with Grade 5 hardware and powder-coated surfaces. In the closed position, the door side locks into the adjacent front wall — not just to hinges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Tech University impact-tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withstood nine separate impacts from 15-lb 2x4s at 100 mph — the equivalent force of 250 mph EF5 tornado winds. Third-party verified, not a manufacturer claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNSSA-verified FEMA compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets FEMA 320, FEMA 361, and ICC-500-2014 code requirements when installed per manufacturer guidelines. FEMA P-361 defines this level of protection as giving occupants \"a very high probability of being protected from injury or death.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable modular design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expansion kits are available to increase interior depth from 54\" to 84\", 114\", or 144\" as your household grows. The bolt-together construction also allows relocation if needed. (Shelters cannot be downsized from original size.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-threat capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for tornado protection but also functions as a security vault against intruders and storage for valuables. Not fire-rated by design — ventilation requirements for storm performance prevent a fire rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded air vents and emergency exit panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous airflow without exposure. Emergency exit panels and an included emergency wrench allow rapid exit if the primary door is obstructed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1155\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8g5aUb8L3fM\" title=\"Swisher ESP Safety Shelter Features\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: Up to 9 persons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior Dimensions: 80\"L x 50\"W x 76\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior Dimensions: 87\"L x 57\"W x 78\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SR84X054G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Thickness: 3\/16\" (0.188\") carbon steel throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Grade 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Powder coated (majority of surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor Type: Sliding reinforced steel, single-handle 3-pin lock + interior-only 4th pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Options: Depth extendable to 84\", 114\", or 144\" with additional expansion kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Accessories: Benches, shelving, built-in gun racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5-Year Limited + Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement (requires documented installation per manufacturer guidelines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact tested at the National Wind Institute, Texas Tech University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSSA-verified compliance: FEMA 320, FEMA 361, ICC-500-2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Registered Structural Engineers with third-party review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSSA Type 4 Seal issued after installation inspection is completed and submitted to the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a DIY project, but final installation must be inspected by a qualified building inspector, engineer, or architect before the shelter is NSSA-compliant and before the Lifetime Storm Damage Replacement warranty activates. Installation and inspection checklists are included. Preferred location is inside a structure; outdoor installation is permitted within 150 feet of the building it serves, but the shelter must be shielded from external weather. \u003cstrong\u003eThis shelter is not waterproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit nssa.cc for a pre-approved list of installation companies if you prefer professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1155\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QbLuxWicFIg\" title=\"Swisher ESP Safety Shelter\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1155\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PAdld0ytK3c\" title=\"Swisher ESP Safety Shelters\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.swisherinc.com\/pub\/media\/documents\/19800_REV_17_111.pdf\"\u003eManual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.swisherinc.com\/pub\/media\/documents\/22121%20REV%2019-335.pdf\"\u003eAnchoring Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.swisherinc.com\/pub\/media\/documents\/ESP_FAQs_20210129.pdf\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Swisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48216845549807,"sku":"SR84X054G","price":9599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9445\/6815\/files\/1_f01ca6c4-86d3-4342-94f1-c4b5a4d79b16.jpg?v=1774938554","url":"https:\/\/www.thenomadsessentials.com\/products\/swisher-esp-safety-shelter-9-person-residential-capacity","provider":"The Nomads Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}