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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. 5 E. z' Y0 f" j4 f) j3 O) Y0 b3 h" F* [% n
Garage is not considered living space, because:* G/ D: p' U* C
1) There is no hot air heating 3 K$ y: h T. h: p2) No one lives there : G: |- F; H* F7 X ! D$ Q+ F$ p7 ^# aI 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.