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What is the purpose of the "Red Tags" and "Yellow Tags" issued by the Chesapeake Fire Department?
What is the purpose of the "Red Tags" and "Yellow Tags" issued by the Chesapeake Fire Department?
- To identify safe appliances and devices
- To reduce the risk of fire and life-safety code violations (correct)
- To notify residents of upcoming fire drills
- To indicate the level of severity of a fire hazard
What happens to an appliance or device deemed unsafe by the Fire Department personnel?
What happens to an appliance or device deemed unsafe by the Fire Department personnel?
- It is immediately repaired
- It is placed out of service and a Red Tag is issued (correct)
- It is given a Yellow Tag and monitored for potential hazards
- It is left in use until a later inspection
Who is responsible for repairing or replacing an appliance or device with a Red Tag?
Who is responsible for repairing or replacing an appliance or device with a Red Tag?
- The Fire Department personnel
- The owner or responsible party (correct)
- The City of Chesapeake
- The insurance company of the affected property
What must be completed while on-scene during a Red Tag survey?
What must be completed while on-scene during a Red Tag survey?
When can a Red Tag be removed from an appliance or device?
When can a Red Tag be removed from an appliance or device?
What happens to a fire suppression/detection system that presents a risk to life?
What happens to a fire suppression/detection system that presents a risk to life?
What is required when a Yellow Tag is issued for a fire suppression/detection system?
What is required when a Yellow Tag is issued for a fire suppression/detection system?
What must be completed while on-scene during a Yellow Tag survey?
What must be completed while on-scene during a Yellow Tag survey?
When can a Yellow Tag and fire watch be removed from a fire suppression/detection system?
When can a Yellow Tag and fire watch be removed from a fire suppression/detection system?
What may be required for the replacement or repair of a fire suppression/detection system?
What may be required for the replacement or repair of a fire suppression/detection system?
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- The Chesapeake Fire Department issues "Red Tags" and "Yellow Tags" to reduce the risk of fire and life-safety code violations.
- Any device or appliance deemed unsafe by Fire Department personnel will be placed out of service and a Red Tag will be issued.
- The owner or responsible party will be advised of the circumstances and the appliance/device cannot be used until repaired/replaced.
- A Red Tag survey must be completed while on-scene and Chesapeake Development and Permits will be notified.
- The Red Tag shall not be removed until the defective equipment is properly repaired or removed from service.
- Any fire suppression/detection system that presents a risk to life will be deemed unreliable and a Yellow Tag will be issued.
- The owner or responsible party will be advised of the circumstances and a fire watch must be maintained until the system is back online.
- A Yellow Tag survey must be completed while on-scene and Community Risk Reduction will be notified.
- The Yellow Tag and fire watch shall not be removed until the system has been properly repaired and documentation reviewed by the Fire Marshal.
- Replacement or repair of a fire suppression/detection system may require a permit and plans review through Community Risk Reduction.
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