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The door between a garage and a house in California

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In Los Angeles, the door from a house to an attached private garage must be self closing and tight fitting, either solid wood 1 3/8 inches thick or rated for at least 20 minutes of fire protection. (source: City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety)

In San Francisco, a door between a garage and living space must be self closing, self latching and fire rated for 20 minutes or solid core. (source: City and County of San Francisco, Department of Building Inspection)

In Los Angeles areas exposed to airport noise, access doors from a garage to a room in a home must be replaced with a door and seals rated at least STC 30. (source: City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety)

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