Ok, so Im expanding to a group home (IL) and a new fire marshal came and says I need a fire rated door down in my basement, which isnt on or wont be used for my new license. Anyone else have to do this???
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I know building code requires a fire rated door and wall between the garage and house, I'm not sure about basements. It makes sense that some of those type of bringing up to code things (like fire alarms in all bedrooms) could be required for upgrading to large. The fire rated wall to the garage I believe has to do with what type of things typically stored in the garage. What type of basement do you have... is it storage, or a part of the home?
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Originally posted by Imagination's Creations View PostIt's storage.
The whole basement is cinder block except for the stairs leading up to the house.
Cinder block = oxygen depletion = fire goes out
Fire wants to live + weak doorway = path of least resistance
Path of least resistance + burst of oxygen = ball of happy flames upstairs
Fire works in predictable patterns. The fire Marshall does not get kickbacks from door companies. :::: He is trying to save lives, cut the man a break.
I know they are expensive, but worth it. Your insurance company may even give discounts for having one. Be sure you check with them. happyface- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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Originally posted by Cat Herder View PostStorage = fuel
Cinder block = oxygen depletion = fire goes out
Fire wants to live + weak doorway = path of least resistance
Path of least resistance + burst of oxygen = ball of happy flames upstairs
Fire works in predictable patterns. The fire Marshall does not get kickbacks from door companies. :::: He is trying to save lives, cut the man a break.
I know they are expensive, but worth it. Your insurance company may even give discounts for having one. Be sure you check with them. happyface
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Originally posted by kelseys kids View PostSounds a lot better than what I have to have. The new fire marshal is enforcing a code that you need overhead sprinklers to watch more than 4 kids. And they have to be through the whole house.
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