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My statement was regarding elevation requirement only.$ x6 [6 X8 E1 `7 s* k- q: w
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Garage is not considered living space, because: + k) I" j' g! e6 |# ^! z" U- r1) There is no hot air heating % H2 Y8 M e2 _2) No one lives there; x1 y6 e: k3 I7 ^
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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.