Frequently Asked Questions
Here's A Glossary Of Quick Answers To Your Most Frequently Asked QuestionsDo businesses in Tennessee need fire extinguisher tags?
Yes. Tennessee fire code does indeed require businesses to have portable extinguishers inspected and properly tagged. The tag proves the unit was inspected by a licensed fire protection technician with a specific identification number (unique to each licensed technician) and names the fire protection company who performed the work.
How often must extinguishers be inspected and serviced?
Upon installation fire extinguishers need to be tagged by a licensed fire & safety company. After that, each fire extinguisher needs to be checked annually by a licensed fire & safety company as well. A more thorough check and assessment is done at year six. Tennessee enforces annual inspections and tags.
What is a red tag? What happens if an extinguisher gets red-tagged?
A red tag indicates that at the time of service, an extinguisher is deemed out of service and must be removed and replaced. You cannot re-tag a red-tagged extinguisher until it is returned to compliance. i.e. replaced by a licensed fire & safety company.
The Icon Difference: We keep stock on hand, so to keep your business compliant.
Do you serve Nashville only, or other Middle Tennessee cities?
Icon Fire & Safety serves Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. Including, but not limited to: Brentwood, Franklin, Cool Springs, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Mt Juliet, Lebanon, Hermitage & Hendersonville.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, absolutely. We are a fully licensed and insured fire safety and protection company.
Our business license number and technician certificate number are indicated on each fire tag we place. The technical aspect, professional training, and on-going certifications we require for our employees are extremely important to who we are and the service we provide.
What services do you provide besides tagging?
Our services include installation, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, emergency exit and egress lighting, and other essential safety equipment such as first-aid kits and safety supplies.
We handle annual inspections, compliance tags, and certification to meet Tennessee state code requirements. We also offer hands-on fire training & personalized fire safety plans to keep your business fire safe 365 days a year.
How long does an inspection take?
For many small businesses, an annual fire extinguisher inspection and tagging can be completed with minimal disruption to daily operations. When scheduling allows, service may be arranged before business hours, during quieter periods, or at another convenient time.
Larger facilities with multiple extinguishers, or units requiring additional maintenance, recharging, or replacement, may require more time. Our team works with each business to coordinate service as efficiently as possible while addressing applicable fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance requirements.
Do I need to do anything to prepare for an inspection?
Prep work is minimal. Our technicians will need to know where your extinguishers are located. So please be prepared to show them the location of each one, keeping extinguishers accessible. Additionally, there should be someone at the appointment able to make payments on the business’ behalf via cash, check, or credit card.
What happens if my fire extinguisher fails inspection?
If an extinguisher does not pass inspection, our technician will explain the issue, document any deficiencies, and recommend the appropriate next step. Depending on the condition of the unit, this may include servicing, recharging, or replacement. Any replacement extinguisher provided will be properly tagged and prepared for service in accordance with applicable requirements.
Do you provide documentation for audits or insurance?
Absolutely. We provide service tags and inspection records that demonstrate compliance with the Tennessee Fire Code.