1. (1) Red tags shall be the same size as service tags.

2. (2) Red 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) Impairments; and
   6. (f) Owner's name and address.
3. (3) Red tags may be printed and established for any five year period. After each printing, one tag shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal.
4. (4) Only authorized employees of a fire protection sprinkler system contractor or authorized representatives of the State Fire Marshal may remove a red tag.
5. (5) Nothing in this chapter shall relieve a fire protection sprinkler system contractor from the responsibility to comply with any applicable local law requiring notification to local authorities whenever a fire protection sprinkler system becomes inoperable.

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