Are spaces over garage areas considered conditioned areas? What about carports?
If you have a room above a garage that is conditioned, the garage ceiling would be considered part of the conditioned building envelope (floor over unconditioned space) and would need to be insulated and sealed according to code. Occupied living space over a carport would be required to meet the applicable energy code requirements for a conditioned space. The floor of the living space over the carport would be defined as a floor over outside air.
