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attached garage question saoakman@yahoo.com 02-14-2005
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Posted by Goedjn on February 14, 2005, 2:52 pm




>saoakman@yahoo.com wrote:
>> I know that the wall between my home and attached garage is a double
>> thickness of drywall for fire resistance purposes.
>> Am I violating code or reducing the level of protection by drilling a
>> hole to bring out a new electrical circuit? Can I place an outlet box
>> in the firewall? Are there ways I can/should do this to remain
>> code-compliant?

I think that you'd be better off using surface-mount components and
conduit. That way you only have the one hole where you're
bringing the conduit through the wall.


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Posted by Tim on February 15, 2005, 12:50 am



>I know that the wall between my home and attached garage is a double
> thickness of drywall for fire resistance purposes.
> Am I violating code or reducing the level of protection by drilling a
> hole to bring out a new electrical circuit? Can I place an outlet box
> in the firewall? Are there ways I can/should do this to remain
> code-compliant?
>
> Thanks.
>

You don't necessarily need anything special. When I added receptacles to
my garage, I used standard Pass & Seymour remodel boxes (from Home depot /
Lowes). Their literature specifically stated that they were recognized for
use in 2 hr fire walls.

My inspector required use of fire rated caulk in around wire penetrations
through the wall or ceiling, for example for the cable running from the
basement as well as cables running through the top plate of the wall.

Your local codes may be more stringent. You should always check with the
local building department.

Tim





Posted by Dan on February 15, 2005, 1:57 pm


On 13 Feb 2005 21:20:03 -0800, "saoakman@yahoo.com"

>I know that the wall between my home and attached garage is a double
>thickness of drywall for fire resistance purposes.
>Am I violating code or reducing the level of protection by drilling a
>hole to bring out a new electrical circuit? Can I place an outlet box
>in the firewall? Are there ways I can/should do this to remain
>code-compliant?
>
>Thanks.
Provided this is a single family, detached house there will be no code
issues with installing an outlet as you propose.

Dan


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