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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. $ d8 i2 p( L5 A& Q$ m6 w8 ]( N) s% k2 O/ k$ g
Garage is not considered living space, because: . E! Q" m2 a( v1) There is no hot air heating 3 v5 G% a* X; A/ J( [2) No one lives there ' E( R( s3 `4 ]7 y' ^3 m# _$ L4 P% j* x" Z- ]$ G& N( a
I have seen people converting a front attached garage to a family room. In that case, it is considered part of the floor area by the city.