Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-23-.14 - Specifications for Service Tags, Maintenance Labels, Test Labels, Service Collars, Non-Compliance Tags and High Pressure Cylinder Stamp Filing Requirements
(1) A basic service record tag is required to be attached on all portable fire extinguishers or any fire suppression systems required by any state law, state rule or regulation or by any locally adopted law, ordinance, code or standard.
(2) A new service record tag shall be attached to each portable fire extinguisher and to each fire suppression system by a wire, plastic retainer, or be self adhering when a new portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system is put into service or each time any service is performed. The tags which are affixed directly to the portable fire extinguisher shell or to a fire suppression system cylinder by adhesion shall be applied to the back of such units so as not to obstruct or interfere with the manufacturer's instructions or existing labels. Where a multiple cylinder fire suppression system is involved, the tag requirements shall apply to each cylinder, each control head, each hand pull and control panel where applicable. Basic service record tags may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. A basic service record tags shall be light yellow in color at least three (3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2) inches and shall contain the following information:
(a) Name of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher.
(b) The street address of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher.
(c) The mailing address of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher if different from the street address.
(d) The phone number of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher.
(e) The license number of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher.
(f) The name and permit number of the technician who installed or serviced the portable fire extinguisher.
(g) Serial number of the portable fire extinguisher installed or serviced.
(h) Clear indication of the service performed on the portable fire extinguisher.
(i) Indication of the type of portable fire extinguisher involved.
(j) The month and year the service was performed.
(k) The words, "DO NOT REMOVE".
(3) A new service record tag shall be attached to each fire suppression system by a wire, plastic retainer, or be self adhering when a new fire suppression system is put into service or each time any service is performed. The tags which are affixed directly to the fire suppression system cylinder by adhesion shall be applied to the back of such units so as not to obstruct or interfere with the manufacturer's instructions or existing labels. Where a multiple cylinder fire suppression system is involved, the tag requirements shall apply to each cylinder, each control head, each hand pull and control panel where applicable. Basic service record tags may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. A basic service record tags shall be light blue in color at least three (3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2) inches and shall contain the following information:
(a) Name of the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression system.
(b) The street address of the firm installing or servicing fire suppression system.
(c) The mailing address of the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression system if different from the street address.
(d) The phone number of the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression system.
(e) The license number of the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression system.
(f) The name and permit number of the technician who installed or serviced the fire suppression system.
(g) Serial number of the cylinder(s) of a fire suppression system installed or serviced.
(h) Clear indication of the service performed on the fire suppression system.
(i) Indication of the type of fire suppression system involved.
(j) The month and year the service was performed.
(k) The words, "DO NOT REMOVE".
(4) A six-year maintenance label shall be required on each portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system where such maintenance is required. The six-year maintenance label shall be affixed on the exterior of the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system cylinder(s). Each time the six-year service is performed, the previously affixed label shall be removed prior to affixing a new tag. This label shall not be used for recording hydrostatic test information. Six-year maintenance label may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample labels must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. The six-year maintenance label shall be a blue metallic, self-voiding decal and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name of the firm performing the six-year maintenance.
(b) The license number of the firm performing the six-year maintenance.
(c) The permit number of the technician performing the six-year maintenance.
(d) The initials of the technician performing the six-year maintenance.
(e) The month, day and year the six-year maintenance was performed.
(f) The words, "SIX-YEAR MAINTENANCE RECORD".
(5) A low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be required on each portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system where such test is required. The low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be affixed on the exterior of the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system cylinder(s). Each time the low-pressure hydrostatic test is performed, the previously affixed label shall be removed prior to affixing a new tag. This label shall not be used for recording six-year maintenance information. Low-pressure hydrostatic test tags may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample labels must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. The low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be a silver metallic, self-voiding decal and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name of the firm performing the low-pressure hydrostatic test.
(b) The license number of the firm performing the low-pressure hydrostatic test.
(c) The permit number of the technician performing the low-pressure hydrostatic test.
(d) The initials of the technician performing the low-pressure hydrostatic test.
(e) The month, day and year the low-pressure hydrostatic test was performed.
(f) The words "LOW-PRESSURE HYDROSTATIC TEST RECORD".
(6) A verification of service collar shall be required to be located around the neck of each portable fire extinguisher each time the portable fire extinguisher is opened up for any type of maintenance or for any other service. A new verification of service collar shall be installed and the previously provided verification of service collar removed each time internal service is performed for any purpose. The verification of service collar shall not interfere with the operation of the portable fire extinguisher. Verification of service collars may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample collars must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. The verification of service collar shall be a singular piece of uninterrupted material forming a hole of a size that will not permit the collar assembly to move over the neck of the container unless the valve assembly of the portable fire extinguishers is completely removed and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name of the firm performing the internal service.
(b) The license number of the firm performing the internal service.
(c) The permit number of the technician performing the six-year maintenance.
(d) The initials of the technician performing the internal service.
(e) The month and year the internal service was performed.
Exception No. 1: Stored pressure system cylinders that have undergone maintenance before November 2007.
Exception No. 2: Non-stored pressure cylinders such as cartridge cylinders for cartridge-operated systems do not require a "Verification of Service"collar for the cartridge.
(7) A Non-compliance record tag shall be required on any fire extinguisher or fire suppression system that has not been maintained in its original design capacity or has been expanded to meet an expanded hazard without meeting the manufacturer's installation requirements. The non-compliance tag shall be attached to the fire extinguisher or fire suppression system by a wire or plastic retainer. These tags shall not be affixed directly to the extinguisher shell or to a system cylinder by adhesion. Where a multiple cylinder system is involved, the tag requirements shall apply to each cylinder, each control head, each hand pull and control panel as applicable. The non-compliance tag shall remain on the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system until it is in compliance with the applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association referenced in Rule 120-3-23-.11. Non-compliance record tags may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. A non-compliance record tag shall be red in color and shall be at least three (3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2) inches and shall contain the following information:
(a) Name of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(b) The street address of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(c) The mailing address of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system if different from the street address.
(d) The phone number of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(e) The license number of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(f) The name and permit number of the technician who serviced the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(g) Serial number of the portable fire extinguisher or as appropriate, the cylinder(s) of a fire suppression system.
(h) Clear indication of the reason for the non-compliance on the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(i) Indication of the type of portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system involved.
(j) The month and year the service was performed.
(k) The words, "DO NOT REMOVE".
(8) All high pressure cylinders shall be stamped with the firms current DOT (RIN) number in accordance with and when required by DOT regulations. A copy of the firm's DOT approvals and renewals shall be provided with the application request for a license for the hydrostatic testing of any high-pressure DOT regulated cylinders.
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