Self Closing Door Hinges Garage Entry

Buddy ligon 111 i started noticing the new home builders had quit installing these on the home to garage entry door i ask a builder why he said they received to many complaints from home owners that it closed on them when coming in with grocerys etc.

Self closing door hinges garage entry.

Should these be used on exterior doors. Self closing hinges replace two of the existing hinges with self closing hinges. Self closing hinge on garage service door originally posted by h l. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.

Hello just wanted to see what the latest is on auto close hinges on the man door between the garage and the house. It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. Hinge outlet adjustable spring hinges 3 5 inch with 5 8 inch radius in satin nickel self closing hinges door closing hinges 2 pack 4 6 out of 5 stars 54 19 95 19. Click to add item mastercraft 1 4 radius 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 interior door hinges 3 pack to the compare list compare click to add item mastercraft 1 4 radius 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 interior door hinges 3 pack to the compare list.

Should these be used on exterior doors. Find door hinges at lowe s today. Is this a self closing door hinge that can be used for a fire rated steel garage entry door to a house. I know it is a great idea but the question is it required.

I m not sure you would have to check the fire code.