1 k" t: ^7 h3 y" o6 o# g O4 v1 K % O+ i; Z0 {& u9 J( `; h7 rMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.& p1 f- [8 J) o g1 X6 B
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Garage is not considered living space, because: 9 k1 y( f4 Q1 `1) There is no hot air heating' e- \( k$ E0 ? V
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8 v" N6 n2 V! q+ y% Q% @4 q+ pI 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.