/ n/ l9 g9 t$ @! I j5 V/ jMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. 2 ^- n5 b# a9 c! t" |" J# ], g% K3 _; }' ?
Garage is not considered living space, because:& \6 c6 b; ^- }6 l8 P/ S
1) There is no hot air heating 6 R( |" O& F" v/ p6 ~$ n& P. P& a2) No one lives there ; V g6 E( W' I5 @8 e& v& ~) u1 S- a1 B: C4 Y' P& H
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.