Replacing attached garage's door
 

am i correct in understanding that when I replace the door that joins attached garage to foyer, i have to use a fire rated door according to IRC codes? previous door was non fire rated from 1980's.

and as a landlord, how do i charge this to on former tenant's security deposit? full replacement cost with code update? or am i only allowed to charge him for what he broke, namely the non-firerated door?

Technically you should have replaced the door at your cost to comply with code whether it was broken or not?

So look at any contribution from the tenant as a bonus.

I'd say that you need to replace it with a fire rated door. Get the dimensions off you old door and a new metal one can be made that you can just install the hinges and hang.

In most venues, you need a 20 minute door. Just about any solid core door will suffice. Some will want a plaque on the jamb of the door.

You need a closer on the door also.

Not expensive.

Just do it.

yea i plan on doing it. it's my old townhouse. when i moved in, i didn't have issue with it from city inspector. but yea now i'll replace it with firedoor.