7 {, T& a- J7 ?2 ~. JMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only.; K' q& P0 Q ~2 v3 g; X& G
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Garage is not considered living space, because:/ b) \$ ~$ d( c1 s' W
1) There is no hot air heating2 {: [" B8 Z" Q" r
2) No one lives there ) y( V( j0 a5 }. Q& V B% F2 @+ i7 O7 D& g3 X$ ^ v
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.