& E# B5 W+ q& R- lMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. - M" c. }, a/ [3 Z' d* q/ w- G1 e5 ?: J6 D4 z# S( {' k* \
Garage is not considered living space, because: 0 n* l3 `- I' x- P8 v& m4 ^# y5 I1) There is no hot air heating ! w% |0 L. D+ h* b2) No one lives there2 v; |6 ^* [4 F. D3 a
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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.