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  "name": "What fire-rating requirements apply to attached garages?",
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      "name": "What fire-rating requirements apply to attached garages?",
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        "text": "Building codes require a fire-rated separation between an attached garage and the home living areas. Typically, this means installing 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall on shared walls and ceilings, properly taped and sealed to block smoke and fumes. Any entry door leading into the living space must also be a solid-core or fire-rated door with a self-closing mechanism. During a remodel, our crew inspects the shared boundary, repairs damaged wall surfaces, and ensures all drywall and trim joints maintain proper fire-blocking integrity.",
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        "description": "Shared walls and ceilings require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall, sealed joints, and a solid-core or fire-rated self-closing door into the home to prevent fire and fume spread."
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  "description": "Shared walls and ceilings require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall, sealed joints, and a solid-core or fire-rated self-closing door into the home to prevent f"
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