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TORNADO RATED STEEL DOORS

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Protect Lives. Comply with Code. Built to Withstand Nature’s Worst.

Each year, over 1,000 tornadoes strike the United States — many capable of tearing through standard doors and leaving buildings vulnerable within seconds. When every second counts, our tornado-resistant steel doors and frame assemblies offer protection you can trust.

Engineered for Extreme Conditions, these doors are built to withstand:

✅ Withstand wind speeds up to 250 mph

✅ Resist high-impact flying debris

✅ Compliant with ICC 500 and FEMA P-361 shelter requirements

Don’t wait for the next warning siren. Whether you’re outfitting a storm shelter, school gym, police station, or emergency operations center, our doors meet ICC 500-2020 or 2014 compliance requirements for critical infrastructure and life safety.

To receive a quote on your project, please email [email protected], call 888-508-9875, or build an instant quote on our door builder!

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TORNADO DOOR APPLICATIONS

Where These Doors Are Required:

Per ICC 500 Storm Shelter Code, storm-rated doors are required in 250 mph wind zones for:

  • 📞 911 Call Centers

  • 🚓 Police Departments

  • 🚑 Fire, Rescue & Ambulance Stations

  • 🏫 K–12 Schools (50+ occupants)

  • 🌀 Emergency Operations Centers

These doors are also widely used in other high-risk and high-occupancy buildings, including:

  • 🏢 Commercial Buildings located in Tornado Alley

  • 🏠 Residential Safe Rooms and Tornado Shelters

  • 🛡️ Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Facilities

When lives are on the line, standard doors won’t cut it. Our tornado-rated steel doors are engineered for the worst-case scenario — so your people, property, and operations stay protected.

TORNADO RATED DOOR SPECIFICATIONS

Tornado rated doors are certified only when installed as a complete assembly with a tornado-rated frame. These doors are tested to meet or exceed ICC 500 and FEMA P-361 requirements for storm shelters and safe rooms. Each door is engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of an EF-5 tornado, including the impact of a 15-lb. 2×4 missile traveling at 100 mph—equivalent to wind speeds of 250 mph—and sustained pressure of 1.75 psi for 5 seconds.

Construction features:

  • 16-gauge outer skin with a 14-gauge inner impact face

  • 14-gauge edge channels, welded to the face sheets every 2 inches on center

  • Tested with Markar continuous hinge and Securitech 3-point locking system (also available less hardware)

  • Polystyrene core only

  • Available in cold-rolled steel, with optional A40/A60 galvannealed or G90 galvanized finishes

  • Factory-applied gray primer standard (unprimed options available)

  • Flush face design only

Compliance:
Meets or exceeds ADA, ANSI, ASTM, and SDI performance standards, as well as all tornado-specific testing protocols for life safety and building envelope protection.

Tornado-Rated Steel Doors In Stock – ICC 500 & FEMA P-361 Compliant

Tornado-rated steel doors are engineered to withstand the most extreme weather conditions, providing life-saving protection in designated storm shelters and critical infrastructure. Tested to resist wind speeds up to 250 mph and high-velocity impact, these doors meet stringent standards for use in tornado-prone areas across the United States.

At Door Depot, we stock ICC 500-2020 and FEMA P-361 certified tornado-rated doors—available in standard sizes and ready to ship fast nationwide.

ICC 500 / FEMA Tornado-Rated Steel Doors – Tested for Life Safety

Our tornado-rated steel doors are designed and certified for use in storm shelters, safe rooms, and essential public safety facilities. They are:

  • ICC 500-2020 and 2014 compliant

  • FEMA P-361 shelter-tested and certified

  • Constructed from reinforced 14- or 16-gauge galvannealed steel

  • Fire-rated up to 90 minutes (UL & Intertek)

  • Prepped for commercial hardware, closers, and vision kits

Need doors that also meet fire and impact standards? Explore our fire-rated metal doors and hurricane-rated steel doors.

Tornado-Rated Steel Doors with Glass, Louvers & Security Features

We offer factory-configured tornado-rated steel doors with:

Tornado-Rated Applications for Code-Compliant Construction

Per ICC 500 and FEMA P-361, tornado-rated steel doors are required for:

  • 🏫 K–12 schools with 50+ occupants

  • 🚓 Police stations and fire departments

  • 📞 911 call centers and emergency ops centers

  • 🏢 Commercial buildings in Tornado Alley

  • 🌀 Community and residential safe rooms

Why Choose Door Depot for Tornado-Rated Steel Doors?

  • ✅ In-stock tornado-rated steel doors with FEMA/ICC certification

  • 🌪️ Wind-tested for 250+ mph and flying debris impact

  • 🔥 Fire-rated and reinforced configurations available

  • 🚚 Fast 48-hour shipping nationwide

  • 🛒 Easy online ordering with expert support

📦 Order tornado-rated steel doors online today from Door Depot and meet critical safety codes with fast, compliant, jobsite-ready protection.

Why Tornado Rated Doors Are Critical for Life Safety

In tornado-prone regions and high-wind zones, tornado rated doors are a crucial component of any life safety and disaster resilience strategy. These doors are specifically engineered to protect people and property during the most extreme weather events – especially EF-4 and EF-5 tornadoes. In seconds, a powerful tornado can tear apart structures and turn ordinary debris into deadly projectiles. Tornado rated steel doors are designed to resist these impacts, preserve structural integrity, and protect vital access points when shelter-in-place scenarios become a matter of survival. Whether you’re safeguarding schools, emergency shelters, 911 call centers, or municipal buildings, these doors provide a critical barrier between occupants and the chaos outside.

Built for Code Compliance and Performance Under Pressure

Tornado rated steel doors are constructed and tested to meet the most stringent performance standards in the industry – including FEMA P-361, ICC 500, and local high-wind region codes. These certifications represent the highest level of protection required for life safety in designated storm shelters and essential facilities. Each door system is tested to simulate EF-5 tornado conditions, including wind speeds of up to 250 mph and high-velocity debris impacts such as a 15-lb 2×4 launched at 100 mph. The doors must also pass cyclic pressure tests to prove long-term resistance to rapid atmospheric changes. Certified as full assemblies – including door, frame, hardware, and glazing – tornado rated doors provide comprehensive, code-compliant protection that meets and exceeds national guidelines.

Tornado Rated Steel Doors for Demanding Environments

From public schools and universities to first responder facilities, tornado rated steel doors are built to protect what matters most in the harshest real-world environments. These doors feature heavy-duty 16-gauge or thicker steel construction, polystyrene or steel-stiffened cores, mechanically interlocking pan-and-lid edge designs, and full-length hinge and lock reinforcements. Available in flush or vision lite options, many models also include 90-minute fire ratings to support multi-hazard compliance. Designed for both interior and exterior openings, tornado doors are ideal for safe rooms, community shelters, stairwells, control centers, and any building where life safety is a top priority. These doors are not just tough – they’re engineered to remain operational and secure even after taking direct hits from windborne debris.

Long-Term Benefits of Tornado Resistant Doors

Investing in tornado rated doors goes beyond code compliance – it’s about protecting lives, property, and peace of mind. These doors significantly enhance building envelope performance, helping reduce post-storm recovery costs, insurance risk, and operational downtime. Their rugged construction makes them ideal for both new builds and retrofits, especially in Tornado Alley and other high-risk regions. With low maintenance needs and long service life, tornado resistant doors offer a durable, cost-effective solution that supports your facility’s emergency preparedness, safety plan, and overall structural resilience.

Your Source for Tornado Rated Steel Doors – Door Depot

At Door Depot, we provide fully certified, tested, and ready-to-ship tornado rated steel doors that meet the latest FEMA and ICC 500 standards. Whether you’re designing a new community shelter, reinforcing an emergency operations center, or replacing outdated doors in a critical infrastructure facility, our systems are built to perform under pressure – literally. Our team is here to assist with product selection, spec review, and fast nationwide delivery. With customizable options, expert support, and fast fabrication, Door Depot makes it easy to meet your project’s safety, compliance, and turnaround goals.

📞 Contact us today to request a quote or browse our full selection of tornado rated steel doors – built for strength, tested for survival, and ready to protect when it matters most.

To receive a quote on your project, please email [email protected], call 888-508-9875, or build an instant quote on our door builder!

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