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: s3 C2 J+ e7 j9 U* ZGarage is not considered living space, because:8 a/ U, D: J& P& y( C+ k+ f% }
1) There is no hot air heating: X) A( ?* H) l& x% m
2) No one lives there g1 E% |, ~2 V8 L- O1 {
( s3 a- F4 @. Z) I' lI 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.