Garages are one of the most common areas where residential fires begin. Because of this risk, homes are designed with firewalls and fire-resistant barriers to help slow the spread of fire from the garage into the living space. During Las Vegas home inspections , compromised or improperly modified garage firewalls are frequently noted as a safety concern . What Is a Garage Firewall? A garage firewall (often called a fire-resistant separation wall) is the wall-and-ceiling ass

The door between your garage and your home plays a critical role in fire safety. During Las Vegas home inspections , one of the most common safety deficiencies found is a missing, altered, or non-compliant fire-rated door between the garage and living space. Understanding why these doors are required — and what makes a door fire-rated — can help homeowners better protect their families. Why Fire-Rated Doors Are Required Between the Garage and Home A large percentage of resid