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Garage

Fire separation, doors, EV chargers — the most overlooked space

8 guides in this series

All 8 guides in this series

Garage Fire Separation — Why It Exists and How It Fails

Ontario building code requires fire separation between garage and living space. Missing drywall, unsealed penetrations, and non-rated doors compromise it.

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Garage Door Inspection — Safety, Operation, and Auto-Reverse

Garage doors are the largest moving component in a home. Auto-reverse safety, spring condition, and structural integrity are all inspection items.

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EV Charger Installation Inspection — Panel Capacity and Permits

EV charger installations stress electrical panels. Unpermitted installations are increasingly common. Here is what inspectors check.

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Garage Floor and Drainage — Slope, Cracks, and Water Management

Garage floors should slope toward the door. When they slope inward or crack, water accumulates and eventually reaches adjacent spaces.

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Garage Ventilation — Carbon Monoxide and Air Quality

Attached garages require adequate ventilation to prevent CO and exhaust fumes from entering living spaces. Many Ontario garages fail this requirement.

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Garage Electrical — Outlets, Lighting, and Code Requirements

GFCI protection, dedicated circuits for tools and chargers, and adequate lighting are all code requirements that older garages commonly lack.

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Garage Conversions — What Inspectors Find When Garages Become Living Space

Converting a garage to living space requires permits and code compliance for insulation, heating, egress, and electrical. Most conversions skip all four.

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