SWagar Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Does a sliding glass door, like the kind one finds leading to an exterior patio or deck, qualify as proper fire protection between the house and garage ? I think the owner of today's house must have really liked the look of his garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 No. It must be either fire rated, solid core wood, or a thick metal one. From the 2006 IRC. R309.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWagar Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Thank you for that. My gut reaction was to say it did not give proper protection, but I thought I'd better ask to be sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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