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Garage and Overhead Door Safety Inspection
A safety inspection of attached garages and overhead doors covering auto-reverse and photo-eye operation, fire separation, and structural condition per UL 325 and IRC requirements.
UL 325IRC Garage Separation
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Details
- Property address *
- Date of inspection *
- Garage configuration *
- Number of overhead vehicle doors
Overhead Door Operation
- Door auto-reverses when it contacts an obstruction (mechanical reversal) *
- Photo-eye sensors are installed within 6 inches of the floor and reverse the door when blocked *
- Manual release (emergency cord) is present and functional *
- Springs, cables, rollers, and tracks are intact with no fraying or damage *
- Photo of the opener label and sensors
Fire Separation
- Wall/ceiling between garage and living space maintains required fire separation *
- Door from garage to house is solid-core, 20-minute rated, or steel and self-closing *
- No penetrations, holes, or missing drywall in the separation wall/ceiling *
- No ductwork or openings communicating directly between garage and living space
Structure and Hazards
- Garage floor slopes toward the door/drain with no major cracks or heaving *
- Receptacles are GFCI protected and no exposed wiring is present *
- No storage of flammables near ignition sources or blocking egress
- Summary of deficiencies
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