StormDefender^® Door

ICC- and FEMA-Compliant Rolling Storm Shutters

Rolling storm shutters are vital — and sometimes mandatory — safety features that you can install in a wide range of structures. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publication P-361 and the most recent International Code Council (ICC) 500 guidelines require shelters to withstand the high winds expected with hurricanes and tornadoes, and the StormDefender^® meets every demand. If your state follows the 2015 edition or a later publication of the ICC 500, depending on your location, you may be required to install a storm shelter if you operate a:

• Police station.
• Fire, EMS or rescue station.
• 911 or emergency call center.
• K-12 school with over 50 occupants.

These roll-up storm shutters can stand up against 250 mph winds and take the force of a 100 mph impact. They also meet the minimum mandated ICC-500 time requirements by providing shelter long enough to get through a tornado. Installing a StormDefender system in your building will help you comply with these strict standards, ensure occupant safety and contribute to your eligibility for federal grant funding.

Currently interior mounting applications only for tornado & hurricane. Continental US only.

Sizes

Minimum size of 3’ x 3’.

Maximum size of 14’ x 16’.

Maximum width between 13’ 10” and 14’ depending on configuration.

For openings that fall outside of the standard construction, please contact us.

Usage

The StormDefender Door is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes.

Standard Materials & Finishes

The standard materials and finishes for StormDefender are:

• Curtain – 12 gauge 4” face flat Steel slat with SpectraShield^® powder coat in gray.
• Guides – Steel with powder coating to match the curtain.
• Bottom Bar – 12 gauge 4” face steel bottom bar with powder coat to match the curtain.

Available Operators

The StormDefender door features the AlarmGard system with fail-safe operation. It can be connected directly to the building alarm system, deploying the doors upon activation.

Listing

The StormDefender door is tested and certified to stringent ICC 500-2023 and FEMA P-361, third edition code standards.

Aesthetics

AtmoShield™ Powder Coating

Textured powder coat finish that combats the environments harsh wear and tear. This finish provides a thicker, more scratch resistant coat for added product protection.

SpectraShield™ Powder Coat Finish

Polyester finish in more than 180 colors for durability, aesthetics, superior finish life and cost effectiveness.

Performance Upgrades

LED Light Kit

The LED Light Kit provides a high-visible status indication for overhead doors and grilles. Designed for challenging environments like fire and emergency services, parking garages, and warehouses, the effective LED light strips limit downtime, maintenance, and repair costs.

Safety & Protection

The StormDefender is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes. It has been tested and certified to ICC 500-2023 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.

Sensing Edge

Smoother Installation and easy maintenance: Designed with a flexible black rubber TPE material, our new sensing edge has two fins that conform to variations in the floor on both the interior and exterior of your door or grille. This ensures a secure seal without requiring you to overset the bottom door limit. The new sensing edge is easy to clean and remains free from rust and dirt stains, maintaining a fresh uniform appearance.

Edges are tested and listed to UL 10B as a component of the rolling steel fire door assembly.

On-the-go Sensing Edge Repair Kit now available. Contact the Service Department at 1-800-390-8590

Stronger weather protection: Featuring flexible 1" sealing fins, our sensing edges withstand the elements, providing maximum protection.