Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-14-.11

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0780-02-14-.11 - SERVICE TAGS

(1) Whenever a firm performs an installation, service, or inspection, the firm shall:

(a) Indicate on an external "service tag" or internal service marking (as appropriate) the following information:

1."DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL" (all capital letters at least 10-point boldface type);

2. Firm's name, address and certificate number;

3. Extinguisher specialist's name, license number, and signature;

4. Date;

5. Type of work performed;

6. Date of last hydrostatic test performed; and

7. Owner's name and address.

AND

(b) Attach the service tag to (or imprint the service marking on) the portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire extinguisher system.

(2)

(a) Service tags shall be approximately 5 1/4 inches in height and 2 5/8 inches in width , and shall not be red in color. They shall be attached in such a position as to permit convenient inspection and not hamper actuation or operation of the equipment.

(b) Service markings shall be indelibly imprinted on the inside of the equipment.

(3) Only authorized employees of a firm, authorized representatives of the Division, or local officials having jurisdiction may remove a service tag.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-14-.11

Original rule filed November 17, 1986, effective January 1, 1987.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-32-202 and 62-32-211.