What does a yellow tag indicate about a fire protection sprinkler system?

• A. The system is compliant
• B. A reminder tag is required
• C. The system is out of service
• D. It indicates corrective action is necessary

Answer: (D)

Color-coded tags on sprinkler system inspections communicate status after review. A yellow tag means corrective action is necessary. It signals a defect was found that must be repaired, adjusted, or completed before the system can be considered fully compliant, and a follow-up inspection or work order is typically required. The system may still be operable, but you can't remove the tag until the deficiency is resolved.

This differs from a green tag, which indicates the system is compliant, and a red tag, which generally means the system is out of service. The yellow tag is specifically for deficiencies that require action rather than immediate inoperability.