4 [5 w- `( v2 P5 z! DMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.1 X4 h" R5 u% T6 f
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Garage is not considered living space, because: ( r0 {4 j9 H% f# ~' i1) There is no hot air heating ( L. e) O7 o2 m3 r7 ^& {8 i! L2) No one lives there0 e" p; n: C! @: C! H( ?" {: }0 \- m
4 h! W: D6 o+ ?; W3 o0 VI 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.