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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only.6 o: H; F0 ^8 k7 G
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Garage is not considered living space, because:& Q% T7 H4 C3 K+ k# e* g
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2) No one lives there 3 v; e7 c! f4 N * N& t! P% M* [% F; aI 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.