ASSA ABLOY Group Brands Release Video Highlighting Solutions to FEMA 320 Requirements for Tornado Resistant Openings
Tested and certified assemblies from Ceco Door, Curries, and Dominion Building Products comply with new code updates
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A new video from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Ceco Door, Curries, and Dominion Building Products, "Buying Tornado Shelter Doors to Meet FEMA 320 Requirements," gives insights on the new building safety code requirements set forth by the International Code Council (ICC) and required by FEMA. This new code provides design and construction criteria for residential and community storm shelters that provide protection during high wind storms such as tornadoes.
"It's a common misunderstanding that a heavy duty door can withstand the force of a tornado if it has three deadbolt locks," said Trent Turner, director of hollow metal marketing, ASSA ABLOY Door Group. "However, only tested and certified shelter door assemblies that comply with ICC 500 and FEMA requirements can withstand a tornado."
Tornado resistant openings from Ceco Door, Curries, and Dominion Building Products are sold as complete assemblies with UL labeled doors and all necessary hardware. Optional glazing for doors and shutters provides innovative safety benefits. The certification requires door, frame and hardware combinations as tested and should not be compromised. The video clarifies the requirements and product functionality for tornado resistant opening assemblies.
About Ceco Door
Ceco Door is a world-leading manufacturer of steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial and institutional construction. Focusing on innovation and state of the art automation enables Ceco Door to provide quality products and outstanding customer service. www.cecodoor.com.
About Curries
Founded in 1958, Curries is an industry leader in the manufacture of hollow metal doors and frames. The company supplies a full line of custom and standard products for new and retrofit construction projects in the commercial, educational and healthcare markets. www.curries.com
About Dominion Building Products
Dominion Building Products provides assembled commercial doors, aluminum windows, canopies and related accessories to the pre-engineered building industry. www.dominionproducts.com
About ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. www.assaabloydss.com
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