Who is authorized to remove excess ITM tags after five years?

• A. Building owner
• B. Fire marshal only
• C. Only an authorized employee of a registered firm or an authorized representative of a governmental agency
• D. Anyone

Answer: (C)

Removing excess ITM tags after five years is about ensuring the maintenance history of a sprinkler system stays accurate and tamper‑proof. The task is limited to those with official authorization: an authorized employee of a registered fire protection firm or an authorized representative of a governmental agency. This keeps tag removal tied to qualified personnel who understand the documentation and verification required by the code. Building owners aren’t automatically empowered to remove tags, and while the fire marshal has oversight, the specific action is delegated to the authorized firm personnel or government representatives. Allowing anyone to remove tags would undermine the reliability and traceability of the system’s maintenance records.