08-18-2014, 04:38 AM
"Red tag" does not necessarily "condemn" the property. All it means is that is is by Building Code standard it is unsafe for human occupancy until items stated are cleared. From there it all depends on what is wrong, and the cost over valuation of home/property.
The items that are commonly used are lack of sanitation (septic, toilet shower/tub, kit sink), running water, lighting and accessibility (stairs). Also include any structural damage that resulted from the surge/storm, or stairways to home are damaged, gone. Wet interiors are a note as well, considering mold issues.
If septic were a big issue, I would consider finding a "listed and labeled" incinerating toilet and have a gray water holding tank to irrigate garden with. Toilet would more than likely be under scrutiny, may request "alternate methods and materials" thru the Building Department, hence the "listed and labeled" what they would want is proof of National Gas Institute and National Sanitation acceptance to ensure it doesn't breed cooties and the gas incinerator portion stays contained.
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The items that are commonly used are lack of sanitation (septic, toilet shower/tub, kit sink), running water, lighting and accessibility (stairs). Also include any structural damage that resulted from the surge/storm, or stairways to home are damaged, gone. Wet interiors are a note as well, considering mold issues.
If septic were a big issue, I would consider finding a "listed and labeled" incinerating toilet and have a gray water holding tank to irrigate garden with. Toilet would more than likely be under scrutiny, may request "alternate methods and materials" thru the Building Department, hence the "listed and labeled" what they would want is proof of National Gas Institute and National Sanitation acceptance to ensure it doesn't breed cooties and the gas incinerator portion stays contained.
Community begins with Aloha