1. (a) A new service tag shall be attached to a portable fire extinguisher or fixed extinguishing system in a position that shall be convenient to inspect, but that shall not hamper its operation or removal.

2. (b) Each service tag shall contain:

   1. (1) the servicing firm's business name;
   2. (2) the address of the servicing business;
   3. (3) the registration certificate class and number;
   4. (4) the type of service performed;
   5. (5) the date the service is performed;
   6. (6) the label "do not remove by order of the state fire marshal";
   7. (7) the signature of the service person; and
   8. (8) the type of extinguisher.
3. (c) Service tags shall be printed for a minimum of two years use. Service tags shall be approximately two and one-half inches in width and not more than five and one-half inches in length.
4. (d) All required information shall appear on one side of the service tag. Any other desired printing or information shall be placed on the reverse side of the tag.
5. (e) Every tag attached to an extinguisher serviced by a certified business after January 1, 1991 shall conform to these regulations.
6. (f) No person shall remove a service tag except when further service is performed. No person shall deface, modify, or alter a service tag attached to a portable extinguisher or fixed extinguishing system.

Editor's Note:

This article was formerly entitled "Explosives." Regulation previously numbered 22-10-1 was revoked May 1, 1980, and the number reassigned to the current subject matter.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 31-133, 31-133a as amended by L. 1990, Ch. 135, Sec. 1; effective, E-82-3, Jan. 21, 1981; effective May 1, 1981; amended May 1, 1982; amended, T-83-31, Oct. 25, 1982; amended May 1, 1983; amended Jan. 21, 1991.)