Residential Storm Shelters

This CE course equips architects, engineers, and homeowners with knowledge of residential storm shelters, focusing on their importance, specifications, styles, and role in protecting lives and property during severe weather events.

🕒 1 CE HOUR   

CREDIT DESIGNATION: LU| HSW           

Date of course creation/update: 04/23/2026

Course Approval NO:  298MCAR

Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit as designated by AIA.

This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :

Explores the definition, importance, and specifications of residential storm shelters. Participants will examine FEMA 320 and National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) guidelines, review different shelter styles, and classify storm types that necessitate shelter use. The course emphasizes design criteria, safety standards, and community resilience. By the end, participants will be prepared to evaluate shelter options, apply national specifications, and promote preparedness in residential settings.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Define residential storm shelters.

  2. List the importance of storm shelters for safety and resilience.

  3. Recognize specifications set by NSSA and FEMA 320.

  4. List various styles of residential storm shelters.

  5. Classify different types of residential storms requiring shelter.

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