(a) A red tag on a portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire protection system means that the extinguisher or system:

1. (1) Does not conform to the minimum standards; and
2. (2) Is not acceptable for use in the case of emergency operation.

(c) Red tags shall be marked as “impaired” or “condemned” based on the following guidelines:

1. (1) Impaired means a fixed fire protection system or portable fire extinguisher does not meet the applicable minimum standards but the condition causing the impairment is correctable; and
2. (2) Condemned means a fixed fire protection system or portable fire extinguisher does not meet the applicable minimum standards and it cannot be repaired or corrected.

(d)

1. (1) If a fixed fire protection system is red tagged for any reason, the owner or occupant shall be immediately notified, and the local AHJ or the State Fire Marshal’s office shall be notified within twenty-four (24) hours, either by telephone or in writing.
2. (2) A copy of the inspection report and a copy of the completed tags shall be provided to the AHJ by mail, fax, e-mail, or in person within five (5) business days of the inspection.

(e) Red tags shall bear the following information:

1. (1) Name and address of the servicing firm;
2. (2) Certificate of registration number of the servicing firm;
3. (3) A section to clearly label “Impaired” or “Condemned”;
4. (4) Name and address of the owner of the fixed fire protection system or portable fire extinguisher;
5. (5) Date of service;

6. (6)

   1. (A) License number and initials or name of the licensee “impairing” or “condemning” the unit.
   2. (B) Name or initials must be handwritten in ink at the time of service;
7. (7) A printed statement “DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL” in bold print type with font size not less than sixteen (16); and
8. (8) A statement explaining why the unit is impaired or condemned.

(f) If the system was impaired and the impairing condition or conditions are corrected, the red tag may be removed by:

1. (1) A member of the State Fire Marshal’s office;
2. (2) A local fire marshal;
3. (3) An authorized and licensed employee of a certified firm; or
4. (4) Members of the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board.