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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only.9 e7 \9 B( v' g
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Garage is not considered living space, because: + B; R6 p0 j. e1) There is no hot air heating2 y0 _% G5 t- t2 o* \1 q
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1 [& s8 o, D8 o+ e: R- l$ N9 t& G) }( 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.