Residential · IRC 2021 §R302.6 / §R302.5.1

Garage / Dwelling Separation

Dwelling-garage separation: ½" gypsum board on the garage side of walls, ⅝" Type X under habitable rooms, and doors 1⅜" or 20-minute rated, self-latching and self-closing.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R302.6 / §R302.5.1.

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