What is the usual code requirement for the difference in floor elevation between garage and living space? How much of that height needs to be concrete?
Thanks,
Win
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The 2000 IRC calls out ZERO.
The only require is that the garage floor be non-combustable and slope towards the garage door.
But I know that other codes are different.
So check what your area requires.
In VA it is 4".
apologize for the hijack -- What does the code say for the passage door from the garage to living space -- does it have to have a particular burn rate of can it just be a solid door -- we have one that is a nine lite door from the kitchen to the garage and we are thinking about dressing it up and wanted to be sure what we installed meets current day code - tks
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=81421.2The 2000 IRC calls out several, but basically a solid door would work.Some other codes require a specific fire rating and among those the time varies.
Where I'm at your wall assembly is required to be 1 hour. Your door assembly is required to be 20 minutes. This includes the door jamb.
Tell us where you are located. In MA we need a 4" min gas curb
The project is in Connecticut.
By 4" gas curb I assume that you need 4" of masonry or non-combustible material?
Thanks,
Win