3 w( U7 N9 @* NMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. * U7 X8 m) }/ }3 }6 f; Y( O" [8 F3 U
Garage is not considered living space, because: 7 ]3 q: ?6 ?! r9 h" W: X1) There is no hot air heating4 X% @4 g. a& D/ l$ e- W
2) No one lives there 5 `- A- @ g H6 E% ?4 [ + s8 [% r" ]% B9 c' WI 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.