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+ I3 j7 E0 C; V- @" G( ^Garage is not considered living space, because: - ^2 o$ v* q- N M4 k0 i1) There is no hot air heating 2 f- K3 v j9 I2) No one lives there- |2 [# B& z% h( }
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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.