Self Closing Hinges Garage Door

The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.

Self closing hinges garage door.

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. It was removed in the 2006 irc but has reappeared in the 2012 version. It depends on where you are at and what code you are under. I recently had a builder tell me that self closing hinges on garage doors between garage and the living space were no longer required.

This self closing feature plays an important role in fire. Product title self closing cabinet door variable overlay hinges or. Self closing hinges replace two of the existing hinges with self closing hinges. Located between the third and fourth door panel sections replacing your garage door hinges is only the first step in the process.

Houseables self closing door hinges mortise spring hinge 5 8 radius corner 4 x 4 2 pack 2 7 mm satin nickel finish automatic closer adjustable tension loaded auto close pin heavy duty. Spring hinges look like standard hinges but contain a tension spring mechanism that automatically closes a door each time it is opened. One theory is that it is inconvenient to have a self closing door in that location. Once your new hinges are installed you will want to inspect them regularly or at least twice per year to check for bends cracks and other signs of damage.

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