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FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION TAGS

Updated – September 22, 2006

1. Tags are WHITE or RED. A WHITE tag is put on only if the system has been tested, inspected, serviced according to approved standards. Any system that does not pass an inspection according to approved standards shall be tagged RED. If your employee tags a system WHITE that should be RED, your company is liable if anything goes wrong.
 

2. If the system is tagged RED, the company must notify the Urbandale Fire Department within 24 hours of tagging such system. This may be by fax at 515-278-3972, email, or phone.
 

3. Tags are to be punched or blacked out with a permanent marker for the appropriate year and month, type of system and whether the system is New, Serviced (annual inspection) or Repaired. This is to prevent tampering with the tag. The person tagging the system shall write hisher initials or name and the date legibly on the tag. The license number is also required. The back side of the WHITE tag is primarily used by the occupant for building maintenance. Remember, you are tagging the system to show when it is due to be re-inspected.
 

4. Only one tag per system shall be used. Example: a building with a wet fire sprinkler, dry sprinkler system, fire pump, fire extinguishers, clean agent system and fire alarm system all will require its own tag.
 

5. The tags were not designed for advertising. It is allowable for a business to place their own tag for advertising purposes. Advertising stickers placed on systems are also allowed. The West Metro Fire Prevention Bureau tag must be on all systems.

If you have questions, contact the Urbandale Fire Dept. at 515.278.3970.

City Fire Code

The City recently adopted the 2007 International Fire Code, with amendments.


See Also:

Property Safety

Personal Safety

Safety At Work

Public Outreach

After A Fire or EMS Incident

How You Can Help the UFD

Homeland Security

Open Burning

Fire Sprinklers

Carbon Monoxide

Fireplace Safety