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Residential construction code for framing between the house & garage requires a 1 hour fire rating barrier between the house and garage. This one hour barrier consists of 5/8 thick drywall and its known as Type X. Proper firewall installation includes the completion of taping & mudding of all the joints and seams.

Firewall installation options are to drywall the entire wall between the house and garage including the attic area or drywall the garage ceiling and the lower wall between the house and garage only.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - #fire #hazard #safetyfirst tips

The average #household can expect two serious fires during a member's lifetime and nationally every 68 seconds a fire strikes in a home.

Smoke Detector Tips:
• Smoke detectors should be placed inside of all sleeping areas
• Smoke detectors should be placed on each level of the home (including the basement)
• All #family members should become familiar with the sound that is made when the smoke detector is set off
Remember: Keep your smoke detectors clean and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. #Test all #smoke #detectors weekly and check your batteries monthly.

Family #escape Plan Tips:
• Draw a floor plan of the home
• Plan two exits from each room
• Make sure doors and windows can be opened easily
• Make sure everyone understands the escape plans
• Practice your escape plan
Remember: if you must escape through smoke, stay low and crawl under the smoke, where the air is cleaner. Always feel doors and walls for heat before exiting and chose a safe meeting place outside the home for all family members to meet.

Home Hazard Hunt: (things to look for)
• Storage areas are clean and free of flammables such as old #newspapers , cardboard boxes, and oily rags.
• #paint , #gasoline , and other #flammable liquids are stored and sealed in their original metal containers away from heat sources.
• Electrical systems are checked for frequently blown fuses, #flickering lights, shrinking TV pictures, warm outlet plates, and #sparks from switches and outlets, all signs of an overloaded electrical system or faulty wiring.
• The #heating system and water #heater have been serviced in the past year.
• #chimneys and #woodburning #stoves are clean, free of buildup, & checked regularly.
• All buckets are stored empty and upside down to prevent accidental drownings.
• All #fireplaces have a metal or glass screen that fits tightly.
• Portable space heaters are a safe distance from furniture, drapes, and walkways.
• #Matches, #candles, #lighters, and smoking materials are kept up high out of children reach.
• #Electrical outlets have only one outlet per terminal.
• Electrical cords are not under rugs, across pathways or tacked to walls.
• Use of extension cords is avoided.
• All hazards or potential hazards are reported to apartment management at once for repair.
Notice: Qualified and experienced #contractors should be consulted to remedy and repair any damages found. #homeowner repairs may result in further damage or jeopardize the safety of themselves or others.

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