1. (1) After installation or service, a service tag indicating all work that has been done will be completed in detail, and attached to the fire protection sprinkler system in such a position as to permit convenient inspection and not hamper its actuation or operation.
2. (2) A new service tag shall be attached each time an inspection or service is performed.
3. (3) Service tags shall be approximately three (3) inches by five (5) inches in size, and shall not be red in color.

4. (4) Service tags shall bear the following information:

   1. (a) "DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL" (all capital letters at least 10-point boldface type);
   2. (b) Contractor's name, address, and certificate number;
   3. (c) Responsible managing employee's name and license number;
   4. (d) Date;
   5. (e) Type of work;
   6. (f) Service performed;
   7. (g) Results of two (2) inch drain test; and
   8. (h) Owner's name and address.
5. (5) Service tags may be printed and established for any five year period. After each printing, one tag shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal.
6. (6) Only authorized employees of a fire protection sprinkler system contractor may remove a service tag.
7. (7) If impairments are found, the inspector shall notify the building owner (or his representative) and the authority having jurisdiction, and shall complete and attach a red tag (see Rule 0780-02-07-.11). A service tag shall not be installed on the system until the impairments have been corrected and the system has been re-inspected and found to be in good operating condition.

Authority: T.C.A. §62-32-103. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 29, 1985; effective May 29, 1985.