10.1 Garages

10.1.7 Security

Garages shall be constructed to provide reasonable security against unauthorised entry, in particular where garages are linked.

Where garages of different ownership are linked, walls should prevent direct access from one garage to another.

The following should provide adequate security:

  • walls – masonry construction, or timber frame with two layers of plasterboard on each side
  • ceilings – two layers of plasterboard
  • walls where fire resistance is not required – timber frame with one layer of 6mm plywood or 9mm OSB on each side.

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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