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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. E; t" e7 `/ B
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Garage is not considered living space, because: . r7 j+ `3 K, r6 S/ F1) There is no hot air heating$ y7 O6 ]5 A% c( j7 t4 k8 J; F
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5 ?0 C4 d4 C! X/ e) p0 T- TI 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.