What must red tags state regarding removal?

What must red tags state regarding removal?

• A. Do Not Remove By Order Of The Texas State Fire Marshal
• B. Do Not Remove By Owner's Instruction
• C. Do Not Remove After 24 Hours
• D. Do Not Remove Without Written Permission

Answer: (A)

Red tags are used to show a fire protection element is out of service and must not be used. In Texas, the exact wording on the tag specifies that removal cannot happen except by order of the Texas State Fire Marshal. This makes the removal of the tag depend on formal approval from the official authority, ensuring that any restoration of service goes through proper inspection and authorization. It prevents someone like a building owner or manager from unilaterally removing the tag and reactivating the system before safety requirements are met. Other ideas, such as removing the tag on the owner’s instruction, waiting a set time, or needing only written permission, don’t provide the same level of official oversight and safety control. In practice, once an official removal order is issued, the necessary repairs and reinspection must be completed before the system can be re-tagged and returned to service.

Red tags are used to show a fire protection element is out of service and must not be used. In Texas, the exact wording on the tag specifies that removal cannot happen except by order of the Texas State Fire Marshal. This makes the removal of the tag depend on formal approval from the official authority, ensuring that any restoration of service goes through proper inspection and authorization. It prevents someone like a building owner or manager from unilaterally removing the tag and reactivating the system before safety requirements are met. Other ideas, such as removing the tag on the owner’s instruction, waiting a set time, or needing only written permission, don’t provide the same level of official oversight and safety control. In practice, once an official removal order is issued, the necessary repairs and reinspection must be completed before the system can be re-tagged and returned to service.