THE 5-SECOND TRICK FOR LIFTS

I suspect it is a means to collect more taxes from me for the "finished" garage (residing House) , and never a "legal"code prerequisite. I am a mechanic and I utilize the exposed studs to set up shelving & equipment. The allow I applied for & gained was for "lights & storage". There is absolutely no plumbing or HVAC. Would I be wrong to "press" The