% V+ Y: ?6 }: q' t* G% Y " J3 L4 r, P. m6 V; i7 B$ sMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.* D2 d: U9 X. S7 g2 z
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Garage is not considered living space, because:( V4 [3 T6 h; ^% U0 f
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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.