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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. ) [: Y( U7 H V% P6 g+ @8 s * X! Q* Q5 k) k7 h' v; z5 LGarage is not considered living space, because: " d S( J- q. @3 Q2 b1 R# D1) There is no hot air heating9 H) \4 ^6 W% Y: v3 t4 U, c- R
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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.