8 J3 l9 D! T! N' Z5 f% z- h# G8 @My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. - I% Q# w) i) i- G) ^+ ]8 Y9 N- P2 h- K% a: v+ M: _% v& V
Garage is not considered living space, because: " }" q/ r) o/ ?; W$ L1) There is no hot air heating |$ n! o& V% K2) No one lives there ; Z. L4 Y; C5 I7 _ t6 Y6 i# ~% {5 o9 G
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.