2 N! n- w' j% }7 b$ R/ z0 i. x4 R. a 4 O+ H% J/ p" _$ k5 jMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.7 c8 e! g1 Q$ Y8 X% U `( {
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Garage is not considered living space, because: % ?6 R. [4 c. t d4 B" u6 m. ~1) There is no hot air heating* h$ w% t; y( T& b( S' y- ]9 z( p A
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" k" u4 Z. E8 a6 c; D. K- m9 e" B bI 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.