1. (1) A firm shall securely attach a red tag to:

   1. (a) A portable fire extinguisher when conditions described in 5-1.3 of NFPA 10 are found; and

   2. (b) A fixed fire extinguisher system if:

      1. 1. The system met the applicable standards at the time of installation, but does not meet the current standards;
      2. 2. The system must, in the course of installation or service, be left unattended in any condition other than automatic operation in all required appurtenant devices; and
      3. 3. An impairment or hazard extension (modification) is found.

2. (2) Whenever action is taken under paragraph (1) of this rule, the firm shall promptly:

   1. (a) Transmit written notice (with appropriate recommendations) to the owner (or his representative); or
   2. (b) Furnish copies of the notice to the Division and the local officials having jurisdiction.
3. (3) If a portable fire extinguisher is red-tagged, it shall be removed from service and replaced with an approved substitute.
4. (4) A service tag shall not be installed on a red-tagged portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire extinguisher system until it has been re-inspected and found to be in compliance with the standards.
5. (5) Red tags shall be the same size as service tags.

6. (6) 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) Firm's name, address, and certificate number;
   3. (c) Extinguisher specialist's name, license number, and signature;
   4. (d) Date;
   5. (e) Impairment; and
   6. (f) Owner's name and address.
7. (7) Only authorized employees of a firm, authorized representatives of the Division, or local officials having jurisdiction may remove a red tag.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-32-202 and 62-32-211. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 17, 1986, effective January 1, 1987.