Which statement best describes the purpose of the 'Do not remove' directive on yellow tags?

• A. It indicates the tag should be removed only by the property owner.
• B. It indicates the tag should not be removed except by order of the Texas State Fire Marshal.
• C. It indicates the tag is decorative.
• D. It indicates the tag must be updated annually.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that a Do not remove directive on these yellow tags is an official restriction, not a decorative note or a simple reminder. It signals that the tag is part of regulatory oversight and should remain in place until a formal authority actions it otherwise. In Texas, removal of such a tag isn’t a decision for the property owner or maintenance staff; it requires an order from the Texas State Fire Marshal. This ensures the system’s status stays documented and tamper-evident during inspections or enforcement actions.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: it isn’t just about property ownership—owners don’t have unilateral authority to remove regulatory tags. It isn’t decorative, so the tag’s presence isn’t about aesthetics. And it isn’t an annual update requirement—the directive isn’t about routine updates but about who may lawfully remove the tag.