How long must ITM tags remain on the system?

How long must ITM tags remain on the system?

• A. Five years
• B. Two years
• C. Ten years
• D. Indefinitely

Answer: (A)

ITM tags serve as the visible record that a fire sprinkler system has been inspected, tested, and maintained, and they show when the next ITM is due. On Texas systems, that tag stays in place for five years. After five years, a new ITM inspection is performed and a fresh tag is installed to reflect the updated date. This five-year span matches the standard maintenance cycle used for most sprinkler systems under Texas rules and NFPA 25, keeping the maintenance history clearly documented. If the tag remained longer than five years, the system could go without documented maintenance for too long; tagging more often than every five years adds extra work without a corresponding safety benefit.

ITM tags serve as the visible record that a fire sprinkler system has been inspected, tested, and maintained, and they show when the next ITM is due. On Texas systems, that tag stays in place for five years. After five years, a new ITM inspection is performed and a fresh tag is installed to reflect the updated date. This five-year span matches the standard maintenance cycle used for most sprinkler systems under Texas rules and NFPA 25, keeping the maintenance history clearly documented. If the tag remained longer than five years, the system could go without documented maintenance for too long; tagging more often than every five years adds extra work without a corresponding safety benefit.