Is the storm door in a Storm Safe Room or Shelter required to swing outward?
No, the steel storm door should open inward to allow easier exiting or rescue of the shelter occupants should the rest of the home collaps onto, around, or across the door entry. It must be remembered that during and after a high wind event, there may or may not be any electricity for the occupants to be able to use power tools to aid in exiting a shelter that may have the exterior pathway blocked by storm debris.
No, the steel storm door should open inward to allow easier exiting or rescue of the shelter occupants should the rest of the home collaps onto, around, or across the door entry. It must be remembered that during and after a high wind event, there may or may not be any electricity for the occupants to be able to use power tools to aid in exiting a shelter that may have the exterior pathway blocked by storm debris across the door exit.
