! P9 R0 Y4 o6 j" xMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.% p5 H3 C' a0 j S. \
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Garage is not considered living space, because: 8 A3 j! k! l' c$ s( r8 h1) There is no hot air heating. s, P* d( O: l/ {" L& D) M$ L: V3 C
2) No one lives there . r! b; O( p6 l! X3 O# j6 Q. h3 K8 K1 e
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.