+ [8 I# t8 U" |0 QGarage is not considered living space, because: 1 e. y2 v, c; W( j; f1) There is no hot air heating4 y0 Z" x* U9 w6 M! p1 S
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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.