Demand For Private Bunkers Rises In US

Demand for private bunkers is rising in the United States. Specialized experts must first conduct soil sampling and drilling to determine site suitability for water wells. Systems may utilize one or two pumps for water extraction depending on requirements. The director of construction company Provgen, Mikhail Bondarenko, stated that no special licenses are required for individuals building bunkers on dacha properties. However, Bondarenko warned of the risk of hiring incompetent contractors. All construction organizations should be members of a self-regulatory body, according to the source. This information was provided by a company specializing in bomb shelters. Autonomy for these structures depends on fuel volumes for generators and can last at least two months. Under Russian law, digging up to 5 meters on private property is permitted, but deeper excavations require local department approval. Building these structures on dacha properties does not require special licenses or local department permits. Construction organizations should ideally be members of self-regulating organizations to ensure quality control. The report examined potential integration of these structures in Russia and associated cost constraints.