" A6 X& P. Y& g* wGarage is not considered living space, because:# `4 a5 w$ T7 m- Q ~, @
1) There is no hot air heating ! G3 S7 |) N i( Y* _6 b* g: V& e2) No one lives there + ^3 A6 N! L( N4 G" S$ {+ D: D( t. h" q: 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.