asidiesel
12-08-08, 02:17 AM
I'm ready to order my door for prior install of drywall. I was originally planning
on having the door swing open into the theater in order to keep the door
flush with the wall when closed. Unfortunately I only have 30" behind the swing of the 36" door. If the door were to open out this would not be an issue. I'm wondering for sound quality if I need to have the door flush with the interior wall or, if it opens out, will the recess of the door frame really affect that much. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Dennis Erskine
12-08-08, 10:12 AM
Are you having your construction inspected? Code would require the door open into the room.
osofast240sx
12-08-08, 11:27 AM
Are you having your construction inspected? Code would require the door open into the room.
It must be different in Texas. i have mine opening out and it passed.
cjrivera
12-08-08, 03:55 PM
Are you having your construction inspected? Code would require the door open into the room.
What's the reasoning behind this?
whiskey alpha
12-08-08, 05:03 PM
Mine open out from the theater. Screw the codes. If my doors swung into my theater I would have been really screwed on space. Plus is would have looked like dog poo.
An old photo ,but a photo none-the-less
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asidiesel
12-09-08, 07:30 PM
Yes, I am having it inspected. I guess its worth a call to the county. BTW
I had my central vac guy run a bunch of tubing for my low voltage. Come to find out the tubing does not meet code for low voltage, even if the cables are rated for inwall. I'll be switching it all to electrical PVC. Delay Delay
jlachanc
12-10-08, 12:51 AM
Are you having your construction inspected? Code would require the door open into the room.
Not to hijack this thread, but I wonder what the inspector here in Colorado will say about the communicating doors in my room, (one swings in the room, the other out). Worst case I guess I could just remove the outer door from it's hinges for the inspection. :D
What's the reasoning behind this?
In case of a fire nothing will block the door from opening on the other side. Not sure how it works if you have other exits in the room like a window or egress window for basement.
Dennis Erskine
12-10-08, 09:16 AM
Exactly. An egress door should open into an occupied room to prevent the exit door from being blocked (deliberately or by debris). Some authorities will not allow a door to open into a hallway or passageway. Just check your local code.
I called my local inspector and they said for a residential application the door could open either way.