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Old 03-31-2010, 10:42 PM   #11
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from what i have run into at work(electrician), any garage wall that is opposite a living space need 2 layers of 5/8 rock with staggered seams to pass code. If you are worried about code.

You should only have to insulate the wall for the kitchen, but doing the rest wont hurt if the budget allows.
Well, I'm trying to do this as "by-the-book" as I can, so I'll check with the town and see what they say. I wonder what the reasoning is for the doubled-up sheetrock? Fire safety, noise control, or something else?
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