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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only. 5 x3 p6 h* [: S' Z2 c2 R3 Q- T+ g/ c" x4 B) {
Garage is not considered living space, because: ; x% q9 z# B8 \1) There is no hot air heating3 z* I0 m6 e( }8 |% A/ d
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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.