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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. 5 I* a2 W- N8 V+ ?9 a. Z- D2 e- ~. y, @3 x& k- q# ?
Garage is not considered living space, because:. l7 h4 U# e& R& f
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2) No one lives there 6 }7 N8 Z" E1 _ : h. ]% Y4 i* a8 ]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.