Hurricane Safe Room in a Florida Home: FEMA Criteria and How to Verify One

Does the safe room in a Florida listing meet FEMA’s standard? This guide covers FEMA P-320 (December 2024), FEMA P-361 (November 2024) and ICC 500-2023, the 250 mph design speed and 15-pound 2×4 debris test, safe room vs storm shelter vs panic room, the documents to ask for, why “FEMA approved” is not a real label, and why a safe room never replaces an evacuation order.