What must happen when a yellow tag is removed or revised?

• A. The system is automatically deemed compliant
• B. The local AHJ must be notified
• C. The building owner signs off
• D. The tag is replaced

Answer: (B)

Tags communicate the current status of the fire sprinkler system. A yellow tag flagging a condition means attention is needed but isn’t automatically a full clearance. When that tag is removed or its status is revised, the change must be reviewed and recorded by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. This ensures the official records reflect the updated condition and any needed checks or re-testing have been completed before the system is considered ready for the appropriate mode of operation.

The AHJ handles verification and documentation to prevent any misinterpretation of the system’s status by responders or building staff. Simply removing the tag does not make the system compliant on its own, and the building owner does not independently declare compliance. Replacing the tag may happen as part of the process, but the critical step is notifying and obtaining acknowledgment from the AHJ.