(a) Any system that is red-tagged is:

1. (1) Understood to be emergency impaired; and
2. (2) Not acceptable to connect to in the case of emergency operations.

(b)

1. (1) An “impairment” is a shutdown of a system or portion thereof.

2. (2) The two (2) types of impairments are as follows:

   1. (A) Emergency.

(c) (c) An interruption of the water supply to the system.

1. (ii) All impairments that would interfere with the fire department’s ability to rely upon the fire sprinkler system’s reliability are considered to be emergency impairments; and Example: A potential or immediate hazard that jeopardized water flow conditions in the fire department connection supply line. Bad fire department connection threads. An obstruction in the fire department connection supply. Any openings in the system, whether piping or sprinklers, defective fire department connection check valves, etc.

   1. (B) Preplanned. A condition where a water-based fire protection sprinkler system or a portion thereof is out of service due to work that has been planned in advance, such as revisions to the water supply or sprinkler system piping.

      1. (c)
2. (1) If a licensee finds an emergency impairment in a system, he or she shall complete and affix a red tag.

3. (2)

   1. (A) Also, one (1) laminated red tag is to be placed on the exterior fire department connection.
   2. (B) Peel and seal clear laminate is acceptable.
4. (3) The RME or inspector shall discuss the impairments with the owner and immediately notify the local AHJ or the State Fire Marshal within twenty-four (24) hours, either by telephone or in writing, and follow up by sending a copy of the inspection report or a copy of the completed tags, front and back, by mail, email, or fax within five (5) business days of inspection.