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Old 10-17-2022, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Tightwadmo View Post
When was this required? I have original vent in my garage close to furnace. It has no automatic door or door at all just large tube duct sticking up above the attic insulation.
It's complicated. Here is a home inspection article that addresses duct openings in the garage ceiling, and refers to the 2006 International Residential Code. Basically, the garage ceiling should be constructed to not allow a fire in the garage to spread into the attic, which could allow it to spread into the living area.

Attached Garage Fire Containment - InterNACHI(R)