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Is a ceiling required in a garage by code?
Sunday, October 31, 2021
A ceiling is not required in an attached garage, but fire separation of 1/2” drywall, or the equivalent, between garage and living area of home is necessary per code. So, if you don’t have a drywall garage ceiling, then the wall between garage and house must extend up to the roof sheathing. For more details, go to What are the code requirements for fire separation between an attached garage and the house?
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Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about GARAGES AND CARPORTS:
• Why is a garage floor sloped?
• What is the difference between a carport and a garage?
• Why is my garage ceiling sagging?
• Why are there score line grooves in the concrete floor of the garage?
• What are the common problems when a homeowner converts a garage to conditioned living space, such as a family room?
• What are the code requirements for fire separation between an attached garage and the house?
• Can a bedroom door open into the garage?
• How far apart should electric receptacle outlets be placed in a garage?
• Why do I have to hold down the button to close the garage door?
• How can I check my garage door to make sure it is safe?
• What does a home inspector check on an electric garage door?
• Can the a garage door header bracket and torsion springs be mounted through drywall?
• How can I tell if cracks in the garage floor are a problem or not?
• Is tempered/safety glass required by the building code for windows and doors?
• Why can't I use my home's central air conditioning system to cool the garage?
• What is the unusual garage door opener mounted on the wall above the door and marked "Wayne Dalton”?
• When were GFCI receptacle outlets first required in the garage?
• Why are most pull-down attic ladders not approved by building code for installation in a garage?
• Is the wood anchor pad for a garage door rail and torsion spring supposed to be nailed or bolted to the wall?
• Is a ceiling receptacle outlet for a garage door opener required to be GFCI protected?
• What is the minimum slope for a garage floor slab?
• Can you run exposed NM-cable (Romex) in a garage?
• What causes a garage floor to crack?
• What is the difference between an attached and detached garage?
• What is code for the fire rating for garage walls?
• Can I use plywood between garage and living space of my house?
• Is an attached garage required to have a door to the house or exterior?
• How can I make my garage cooler in the Florida heat?
• Does a garage door opener need its own separate dedicated circuit?
Visit our GARAGES AND CARPORTS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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