1. (a) If a fire sprinkler system is found in noncompliance with applicable NFPA standards, a completed yellow tag must be attached to the control valve of the sprinkler system to indicate that corrective action is necessary.

2. (b) Yellow tags must be the same size as service tags, and must bear the following information in the format of the sample tag shown in subsection (g) of this section:

   1. (1) "DO NOT REMOVE--SYSTEM NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA STANDARDS" (all capital letters, at least 10-point boldface type);
   2. (2) firm's name and address;
   3. (3) firm's certificate of registration number;
   4. (4) signature of authorized service person;
   5. (5) day, month, and year (to be punched);
   6. (6) impairments NOT IN COMPLIANCE with NFPA standards; and
   7. (7) name and address of owner or occupant.
3. (c) The signature of the authorized service person on a yellow tag certifies the impairments listed on the label cause the system to be out of compliance with NFPA standards.
4. (d) A yellow tag may be removed only by a licensed employee or agent of a registered firm that has corrected the conditions and certified the service.
5. (e) A letter detailing impairments must be sent to the building owner or authorized representative and to the local authority having jurisdiction.
6. (f) Tags may be printed and established for any five-year period.
7. (g) Sample yellow tag:

Source Note:The provisions of this §34.719 adopted to be effective December 14, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526; amended to be effective August 26, 1996, 21 TexReg 7663; transferred effective September 1, 1997, as published in the Texas Register November 14, 1997, 22 TexReg 11091.