Self Closing Hinge On Access Door To Garage

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

Self closing hinge on access door to garage.

Now i have a realtor all over me stating that this is no longer a requirement. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. The process is very simple but not al.

Hinge outlet spring self closing hinges 4 inch square with 5 8 inch satin nickel 2 pack adjustable door closing 4 2 out of 5 stars 72 29 95 29. Get free shipping on qualified self closing door hinges or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. The hinge is now failing hinge only closed door 1 3 of the way and i called it. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.

New products are becoming available which will close a residential door when a fire occurs so the irc was changed to address the possibility of using an automatic closing device on a garage door. Service pedestrian door to interior of home must have a self closing hinge installed right. A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension. Self closing hinges replace two of the existing hinges with self closing hinges.

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. House was built in 2002. 95 14 98 count 34 92 34 92. One theory is that it is inconvenient to have a self closing door in that location.

This video is filmed on a garage entry door.