So for all these reasons the international residential code irc and residential edition of the florida building code fbc r302 5 have safety standards for a door that separates the garage from the house interior.
Irc garage fire door swing.
Garage and the residence.
It is not likely that any raised panel 1 3 8 door will ever have such a rating or qualify for proper garage house fire separation.
The opening between the garage and the house must be equipped with a door that provides protection per section r302 5 1 of the international residential code.
The door is assembled with 3 nickel hinges and adjustable mill finish sill.
See the example below.
One could make the argument that given the wording in irc 302 5 1 a fire rated door or its equivalent is required.
The door should have a label that says this.
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Their entry beneath a door will be slowed by an elevation increase.
By the way cutting a hole in the door to install a pet door flap voids the 20 minute rating.
While not required by the irc it is helpful if there is at least one step leading up to the door from the garage.
If the door is not solid wood or steel honeycomb and at least 1 3 8 thick then it must have a 20 minute fire rating.
Steel pre hung entry door see all.
If an openings is provided through a wall separating a dwelling unit from the garage it is required to be protected per the international residential code irc.
I recommend choosing the 20 minute door.
Door is pre assembled in a fully weather stripped jamb for easy installation.
Both residential and commercial exterior.
This energy star qualified 1 3 4 in.
Premium flush primed white left hand outswing steel prehung front door with 4 9 16 in.
Gasoline fumes and other explosive gases are heavier than air and they will accumulate at ground level.
This door assembly is not specifically required to be fire rated.
The international residential building code which has been adopted in many locales requires a 20 minute fire rated door or a solid wood or solid or honeycomb core steel door of not less than 1 3 8 thickness.
The door and jamb are primed and ready to finish in a color of your choice.
Fire rated garage door.