ICC Storm Shelter Peer Review

Recent changes to the International Building Code (IBC) now require new schools and additions to have ICC 500 rated storm shelters in some cases.

If your new school or addition is located within the 250-mph wind zone, chances are you will need to design and construct a storm shelter as part of the new project. In order for a community storm shelter to be ICC 500 rated, it must be peer reviewed by an independent third party. 

Storm Shelter Peer Reviews help ensure shelters will perform as designed during a tornado event. To get approvals and permits for these storm shelters, we offer expertise from our in-house civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers to streamline the review process and coordinate the process on a District's behalf.

Farnsworth Group has performed over fifty ICC 500 independent peer reviews for a variety of school projects. Keeping children safe is an important focus of what we do. We can assist you in the design development as well as potential value engineering solutions for your storm shelter projects.

/ If you have questions about these services please contact mmorgan [at] f-w.com (Matt Morgan, PE.)