2 f; ^: y( X3 n1 I4 [6 r2 V% O4 | ' v: E, t* L" XMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. * F! d7 ]) f W" S& W3 G* @/ `! g) A" J& s& p* ^
Garage is not considered living space, because:3 u9 x& _/ ]0 E
1) There is no hot air heating ( u4 G. S/ j7 e. t2) No one lives there7 l6 A3 [: G$ v$ }/ M3 N
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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.