Concrete Slab Install
8x60 Tornado Shelter – Concrete Slab Install
The CS6008 is an above-ground steel tornado shelter (8' x 60') for up to 158 persons Maximum Occupancy (93 at design occupancy), anchored to an engineered concrete slab for permanent placement. It has two storm-rated doors and 480 sq ft of protected floor area. Designed to FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 criteria for EF-5 tornadoes (250 mph winds).
- Maximum Occupancy
- Up to 158 persons
- Footprint
- 8' x 60' · 480 sq ft
- Storm-rated doors
- 2
- Wind rating
- EF-5 · 250 mph
CS6008 specifications
| Model | CS6008 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 8' x 60' |
| Protected floor area | 480 sq ft |
| Maximum Occupancy | Up to 158 persons (3 sq ft / person) |
| Design occupancy | 93 persons (5 sq ft / person) |
| Storm-rated doors | 2 |
| Install type | Concrete Slab Install |
| Wind rating | EF-5 tornado, 250 mph |
| Standards | Designed to FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 criteria |
| Construction | Solid-welded steel |
Concrete Slab Install
- Anchored to an engineered concrete slab for permanent placement.
- Best for schools, plants, campuses and community sites that need a long-term shelter.
- Plan for slab design, site prep and local permitting in your schedule — we help you scope it.
Inside every shelter
- Interior bench seating and LED lighting
- Natural ventilation with shielded vents
- Two storm-rated access doors
Designed to FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 criteria for EF-5 tornadoes (250 mph winds).
Full engineering details, 3D model and anchoring specs: CS6008 on US Tornado Shelter.
Compare concrete slab install sizes
| Model | Footprint | Maximum Occupancy | Design occupancy | Doors | Install type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS1008 | 8' x 10' | Up to 26 persons | 16 persons | 1 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS1010 | 10' x 10' | Up to 33 persons | 20 persons | 1 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS2008 | 8' x 20' | Up to 53 persons | 32 persons | 1 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS2010 | 10' x 20' | Up to 66 persons | 40 persons | 1 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS3008 | 8' x 30' | Up to 80 persons | 48 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS3010 | 10' x 30' | Up to 100 persons | 60 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS4008 | 8' x 40' | Up to 106 persons | 64 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS5008 | 8' x 50' | Up to 131 persons | 77 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS4010 | 10' x 40' | Up to 133 persons | 80 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS6008 | 8' x 60' | Up to 158 persons | 93 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS5010 | 10' x 50' | Up to 164 persons | 97 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
| CS6010 | 10' x 60' | Up to 198 persons | 117 persons | 2 | Concrete Slab Install |
More about the CS6008
The CS6008 is an above-ground steel tornado shelter (8' x 60') for up to 158 persons Maximum Occupancy (93 at design occupancy), anchored to an engineered concrete slab for permanent placement. It has two storm-rated doors and 480 sq ft of protected floor area. Designed to FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 criteria for EF-5 tornadoes (250 mph winds).
Frequently asked questions
How many people does each tornado shelter hold?
From up to 26 persons (8x10) to up to 198 persons (10x60) Maximum Occupancy, at 3 sq ft per person. Each model page also lists design occupancy at 5 sq ft per person.
Do tornado shelters need a concrete slab?
Only the Concrete Slab Install. The Mobile Base (No Concrete) shelter sits on its own steel base with no pour.
How many doors does a shelter have?
8x10 through 10x20 shelters have one storm-rated door; 8x30 and larger have two.
What standards are the shelters built to?
Our shelters are designed to FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 criteria for EF-5 tornadoes with 250 mph winds.
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