Section DHS 83.58 - Garages and utility buildings(1) ATTACHED GARAGE. (a) Common walls between a CBRF and an attached garage shall be protected with at least one layer of 5/8-inch type X gypsum board with taped joints on the garage side and with at least one layer of ½-inch gypsum board with taped joints, or equivalent, on the CBRF side. The walls shall provide a complete separation.(b) Floor-ceiling assemblies between a garage and the CBRF shall be protected with at least one layer of 5/8-inch type X gypsum board on the garage side of the ceiling or room framing.(c) A self-closing 1¾-inch solid core wood door or an equivalent self-closing fire-resistive rated door shall protect openings between an attached garage and the CBRF.(d) When a required exit leads into a garage, the garage shall have at least a 32 inch service door to the outside.(2) DETACHED GARAGES. A detached garage shall either be located at least 3 feet from the CBRF or shall comply with the requirements for attached garages under sub. (1). (3) UTILITY BUILDINGS. A utility building where fueled, motorized vehicles and appliances such as snowmobiles, power lawn mowers, motorcycles, and snow blowers are stored shall be located at least of 3 feet from the CBRF or comply with the requirements for attached garages under sub. (1). Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services § DHS 83.58
CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.