9 \ ~9 v5 @4 s % R8 i# g+ L, O: E5 |My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. $ I0 B& ]% x0 y' n/ G# E# V3 X$ s7 ?
Garage is not considered living space, because:$ F- n. D% S* `1 x
1) There is no hot air heating ! U* T# m8 j- b2) No one lives there# ~! u/ S6 O7 f% h* J% }5 A$ l
7 d2 P9 _: Y" K8 x0 L6 QI 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.