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.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. 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. Self closing hinges replace two of the existing hinges with self closing hinges. Service pedestrian door to interior of home must have a self closing hinge installed right.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. 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. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Now i have a realtor all over me stating that this is no longer a requirement.

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. Either way the hinge is no longer functioning properly. 95 14 98 count 34 92 34 92. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension. It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house. The process is very simple but not al.

This video is filmed on a garage entry door.