Self Closing Hinge On Access Door To Garage

The hinge is now failing hinge only closed door 1 3 of the way and i called it.

Self closing hinge on access door to garage.

If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. New products are becoming available which will close a residential door when a fire occurs so the irc was changed to address the possibility of using an automatic closing device on a garage door. A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension. One theory is that it is inconvenient to have a self closing door in that location.

Now i have a realtor all over me stating that this is no longer a requirement. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Hinge outlet spring self closing hinges 4 inch square with 5 8 inch satin nickel 2 pack adjustable door closing 4 2 out of 5 stars 72 29 95 29.

Get free shipping on qualified self closing door hinges or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. House was built in 2002. This video is filmed on a garage entry door. 95 14 98 count 34 92 34 92.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Either way the hinge is no longer functioning properly. The process is very simple but not al. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.