Out-of-Service System Tagging Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of placing a tag on a fire protection system component that has been taken out of service?
Answer: To prevent the component from being operated accidentally and to clearly communicate its out-of-service status to all building personnel
Out-of-service tags prevent accidental operation of impaired components and communicate their status clearly to all building personnel, maintenance staff, and emergency responders.
Who is responsible for placing and removing out-of-service tags on fire protection system components?
Answer: The impairment coordinator or authorized maintenance personnel, following NFPA 25 and building procedures
Out-of-service tagging is performed by the impairment coordinator or authorized maintenance personnel following NFPA 25 procedures. Only authorized personnel may remove tags after the component is restored.
An F-01 fireguard notices during a pre-work inspection that a sprinkler control valve is closed but has no out-of-service tag. What should the fireguard do?
Answer: Notify the impairment coordinator immediately and require a proper tag before assuming fire watch duties
An untagged closed valve is a compliance gap. The fireguard should notify the impairment coordinator and require a proper out-of-service tag to be placed before beginning the fire watch assignment.
What information must be included on an out-of-service tag for a fire protection system component?
Answer: Component identification, reason for impairment, date/time of impairment, name of person who placed the tag, and estimated restoration date
A complete out-of-service tag includes: the component identified, reason for impairment, date and time of impairment start, name of authorized person who placed the tag, and estimated restoration date.
Under NFPA 25, how should the building respond if an out-of-service tag is found to have been removed from a fire protection system component without authorization?
Answer: Treat the component as still impaired, reinstate the tag, investigate the removal, and notify the impairment coordinator and FDNY if required
An unauthorized tag removal does not mean the component was properly restored. The building must treat the system as still impaired, reinstate tagging, investigate the removal, and notify the impairment coordinator.
What is the significance of an 'impairment tag' color system, and why is color coding used?
Answer: Color coding provides instant visual identification of the type and severity of impairment to anyone who sees the tag, including FDNY responders
Color-coded impairment tags allow anyone — including FDNY responders — to instantly understand the type and status of an impairment at a glance, supporting rapid decision-making during emergencies.