Table R302.6 Dwelling/Garage Separation, of the IRC, is hereby amended by modifying said table as follows:
Table R302.6, Dwelling/garage separation
Separation | Material |
From the residence & attics – common wall with garage | 5/8” “X” fire code sheetrock or equivalent applied to the garage side |
From all habitable rooms above the garage | 5/8” “X” fire code sheetrock or equivalent – throughout garage |
Structures supporting floor/ceiling assemblies used for separation required by this section | 5/8” “X” fire code sheetrock or equivalent – throughout garage |
Detached garages located less than six feet (6’) from a dwelling unit(s) on the same lot | 5/8” “X” fire code sheetrock or equivalent – throughout garage |