- (a) Every tag attached to a fire extinguisher or a fixed fire protection system serviced by a certified firm shall be a tag conforming to this part.
(b)
- (1) Tags shall be between five and one-fourth inches (5 1/4”) and five and one-half inches (5 1/2”) in height and two and five-eighths inches (2 5/8”) in width.
- (2) Service tags shall be any color except red.
(c)
- (1) One (1) service tag shall be attached to each portable fire extinguisher in such a position as to be conveniently inspected, but not to hamper the operation or removal of the extinguisher from the bracket.
- (2) One (1) service tag shall be attached to each fixed fire protection system in such a position to be conveniently inspected, but not to hamper the operation of the system.
- (d) The service tag may be printed or otherwise established for any number of years not in excess of five (5) years.
(e) Service tags shall bear the following information:
- (1) Servicing firm’s name;
- (2) Address of servicing firm;
- (3) Certificate of registration number;
- (4) Type of service performed, see subsection (g) of this section;
- (6) Date service was performed, see subsection (g) of this section;
- (7) License number of the individual performing or supervising the service and services performed;
- (8) Apprentice permit number;
- (9) A printed statement “DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL” in bold type with a font size not less than sixteen (16); and
(10)
- (A) Signature or initials of service person.
- (B) Signature or initials must be handwritten in ink at the time of service.
- (f) A new service tag must be attached to a fire extinguisher or fixed fire protection system each time service is performed.
- (g) The date of service and type of service performed must be indicated by a perforation such as a hand punch on the appropriate section of the tag.
(h)
- (1) No person shall remove the service tag except when further service is performed.
- (2) No person or persons shall deface, modify, or alter any required service tag attached to any portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire protection system.