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FEMA 320 and 361 Tornado Doors (DE Series)
Republic′s FEMA approved doors are tested and labeled in accordance with FEMA 320 and 361 guidelines for above ground storm shelters. Doors are available in cold rolled steel or galvanealed (A60) steel. Face sheets are continuously projection welded to hinge and lock channels on 5" centers. SDI Level 3 - Physical performance level A
Featues
- 1 ¾" (44.4) full flush design, rated for light to extra heavy-duty use
- Steel stiffened core with mineral wool or fiberglass insulation between stiffeners. Welded on 5" centers no more than 6" apart
- Hinge edge is non-beveled and reinforced with a full height 10 gauge steel channel projection welded at a maximum of 5" on center with an additional 9 gauge reinforcement plate at each hinge location, providing more than 3/16" (5) of total reinforcement
- 14 gauge inverted top and 16 gauge inverted bottom channels projection welded to both skins every 2 ½" on center
- Lock edge is non-beveled and reinforced with a continuous 14 gauge channel with an additional 12 gauge full height tubular reinforcement, mortised and cylindrical lock reinforcements are integral 14 gauge reinforcements
- Non-handed design (square lock edge)
- Doors are thoroughly cleaned, phosphatized, and primed with a coat of force cured rust inhibiting primer that meets and/or exceeds the requirements of ANSI A250.10 (120 hour continuous salt spray test per ASTM B117 and 240 hour continuous humidity test per ASTM D4585)
- Doors are individually packaged and fully plastic wrapped to prevent damage
Available Options
- 14 gauge closer reinforcement (standard option)
- 12 gauge closer reinforcement
- A60 galvanealed orG90 galvanized
- Continuously welded seamless design or filled seamless design
- Lock edge beveled 1/8" in 2"
- 4 ½", 5", or continuous hinge preparations
- 20, 18, or 16 gauge vertical steel stiffeners (20 gauge standard)
- Sizes available: (Singles) Maximum 4′0" x 8′0" (Pairs) Maximum 8′0" x 8′0" (requires removable or fixed hollow metal mullion)
- Fire labeled up to 3 hours
- In-swing or Out-swing designs
- Securitech or Medeco hardware preparations
- Finish paint (Republic standard and custom colors)
FEMA / Tornado (DE Series) Information 
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