q0 I9 m v+ v4 z" H) d# B2 FMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. 5 q8 x1 k" S, p" V: m% J. w* Y- W q8 \
Garage is not considered living space, because: : v- x3 F. ?' \$ Q1) There is no hot air heating1 ^9 R! P8 f0 ?9 g* d) |! k9 L
2) No one lives there 4 }+ s! Y7 T5 C6 P" E' m7 N : N9 k/ N8 I; j' Z) T$ B- x: sI 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.