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Habitable Space

HABITABLE SPACE (or ROOM) , as defined in the UBC, is space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas, are not considered habitable space. Live portions of live/work spaces are considered habitable space; work portions of work/live spaces are not.