; k1 D# \9 U/ T& c0 }My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. . o; H/ m! J" C: V8 H. F" g2 A' k7 W
Garage is not considered living space, because:# l+ b" E- P1 c. e) l
1) There is no hot air heating: _7 n5 B* a7 h+ P: |
2) No one lives there ( ~5 x- j" j! w* j, X. F: `2 u) s# ~" p# l4 x R1 }
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.