AAMA to Host Sept. 10 Webinar on Tornado, Hurricane Storm Shelters


The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host a webinar titled "ICC 500 – Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelters" on Sept. 10, open to all interested parties. Leading the webinar is Dave Stammen, principal engineer for the Building Science Group at UL. Register now for this complimentary session, part of AAMA's regular webinar series.
 
This webinar will provide an overview of the history of storm shelter guidelines, how ICC 500 was developed and the code requirements that drive storm shelter construction. Stammen also will address specific details regarding the testing requirements found within ICC 500-2014.

"During this session, I will also discuss the ongoing active ICC 500 revision committee work and potential changes in the standard that could affect the industry," said Stammen.

More information about AAMA and its activities can be found on the AAMA website, aamanet.org.



August 13, 2019


Topic Area: Press Release


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