) L! d+ u$ N& q( E! B: n& ^" k5 hMy statement was regarding elevation requirement only. ' \: w1 ]6 v7 l2 m- {" w+ J, f1 n& d% o# A. H
Garage is not considered living space, because: + j! P |) Z N1) There is no hot air heating& o9 X2 h9 ^9 R& a9 _. h
2) No one lives there! m, f$ p. E5 A: y5 x4 y2 m8 g' S
1 e1 j8 x9 i$ B0 k+ c$ b% A' ]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.