If the fire is small try to put it out using a fire extinguisher if you have one, provided you're certain it is the right sort of extinguisher for the type of fire. If you don't have an extinguisher, or don't have the right type, use thick, heavy rugs or anything else which will cut oxygen from the fire. Never use synthetic fabrics, and never, ever use cushions or pillows, which will be filled with materials that will not only burn - and feed the fire - but will give off toxic fumes as they burn. Try to remove all flammable items from around the fire. If you can see that the fire is becoming uncontrollable, call 911 and evacuate the house if needed.
the garage was burnt down in the fire
In your garage or in the kitchen.USUALLY...
Everybody does, but it could be a fire hazzard.
My garage caught fire over the weekend. Where can I find out what I need to know about fire damage repair?
Your building code will likely require a fire resistant door. Fire separation (non-combustible construction) is generally required to separate the high fire hazard (garage) from living quarters.
Should a fire hit your garage, neither vinyl nor wood will offer any additional protection. Steel doors, on the otherhand, will not burn as easily or as quickly. Both will burn, however, wood is a longer burn and can help fuel the fire so that it will catch more of your home or garage on fire. Vinyl will catch on fire as well; however, once it melts the fire will rather go out rather quickly.
The best type of fire extinguisher to keep in a garage for safety is a multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. It is effective for putting out fires involving flammable liquids, electrical equipment, and ordinary combustibles commonly found in a garage.
It has to be a fire rated door.
There are some garage doors that have insulation built-in, but they are expensive and have strict fire performance standards.
No. Should be a fire door, at the least it should discourage air movement from garage into house.
The specific building code requirement for installing sheetrock in a garage is typically to use fire-resistant Type X sheetrock on the walls that are attached to the house or living space. This is to help prevent the spread of fire between the garage and living areas.
Absolutely they can ! If you start a garden fire - it's YOUR responsibility to (a) make sure it doesn't get out of control and (b) make sure it doesn't damage anyone else's property !