(a) On completion of the installation of a fire protection
sprinkler system, all information for an installation tag must be
completed in detail to indicate the water supply test data obtained
during the time of installation. The tag must be securely attached
by a durable method to the riser of each system. The fire protection
system must not be tagged until the system complies with the applicable
NFPA installation standard, including freeze protection methods.
(b) On completion of the installation of a fire protection
sprinkler system and after performing the required initial tests and
inspections, an ITM tag, in addition to the installation tag, must
be attached to each riser in accordance with the procedures in this
subchapter for completing and attaching ITM tags.
(c) A new installation tag must be attached, in addition
to the existing installation tag, each time more than twenty sprinkler
heads are added to a system.
(d) Installation tags must remain on the system for
the life of the system.
(e) Installation tags may be printed for multiple years.
(f) Installation tags must be white in color, 5-1/4
inches in height, and 2-5/8 inches in width. The tag and attaching
mechanism must be sufficiently durable to remain attached to the system
for the life of the system.
(g) Installation tags must contain the following information
in the format of the sample tag in subsection (h) of this section:
(1) "DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF TEXAS STATE FIRE MARSHAL"
(all capital letters, at least 10-point boldface type);
(2) firm's name, address, phone number, and certificate
of registration number;
(3) day, month, and year (to be punched);
(4) "THIS TAG CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE SYSTEM FOR THE
LIFE OF THE SYSTEM." (All capital letters, at least 10-point boldface
type.);
(5) name and address of owner or occupant;
(6) building number, location, or system number;
(7) static and flowing pressure of the main drain test
taken at the riser or lead-in;
(8) static and residual pressure with the measured
in gallons per minute flowing of the water supply flow test used to
hydraulically design the system;
(9) signature of RME-G or D; and
(10) license number of RME-G or D.
(h) Sample installation tag:
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