attached garage doors: Please, shut the door! - 12/20/12 11:55 PM
It seems everyone knows that the door leading to an attached garage from the residence needs to be at least a one hour burn through fire rated door.  A hollow core non fire rated interior type door to the garage is not an option.   (below a picture of a common hollow core door)
 

It seems that during my inspections, I find that in many homes one small but extremely important device is overlooked.  This door must have a device or hinge that automatically closes the door to the garage.  Not only in the case of a fire but … (34 comments)

 
Vince Chinell, CPI (VICO Home Inspection)

Vince Chinell

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Branson, MO

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