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[thisgirl]

Can anyone help??

I am looking at extending my current kitchen extension, by doing this, the extension will then become in contact with my garage. Because of this am I then required to fireproof my existing garage??

Thanks in advance!

[welsh brickie]

If your accessing your garage from your kitchen you will need a firedoor with a closer mechinism,Your local building inspector will check the wall and make recomendations to meet the usual specifications