Frequently Asked Questions
Explore Our Fire Safety FAQs for Clear Answers to Your Most Common Questions.Do 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 contractor with a specific identification number (unique to each licensed technician) and names the fire and safety company who performed the work.
How often must extinguishers be inspected and serviced?
Upon installation, fire extinguishers must be tagged by a licensed fire and safety company. After that, the annual inspection of fire extinguishers is required, with each unit checked and certified every year by a licensed fire and safety company. A more comprehensive internal examination is performed at year six. By year 12, fire extinguishers must be replaced by your fire safety provider. Tennessee strictly enforces annual inspections and proper tagging to maintain compliance.
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 you’ll never be without the PFEs you need 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. Our owner has over 15+ years’ experience in the FLS industry and is fully trained in all aspects of what we do at Icon Fire & Safety. 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, fire alarm systems, and other essential safety equipment such as first-aid kits and safety supplies.
We handle annual inspections, compliance tags, and certification to ensure your business meets Tennessee state code and all fire extinguisher requirements. We also provide hands-on fire training and personalized fire safety plans to keep your facility protected and compliant 365 days a year.
How long does an inspection take?
For most small businesses a single annual inspection + tagging usually takes a minimal amount of time. Something we can take care of before your business hours or during your lunch break. Larger facilities with multiple fire extinguishers or needing maintenance/replacements will take longer. We will always work with your schedule to keep your business running & compliant.
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 fails inspection, no worries — we’ll never leave you without proper protection. Our technicians keep replacement extinguishers on hand, so we can swap out any that don’t pass right on the spot. We’ll make sure your new extinguisher is properly tagged, up to code, and ready to keep your business safe.
Do you provide documentation for audits or insurance?
Absolutely. We provide fire extinguisher tags and inspection records that demonstrate compliance with the Tennessee Fire Code.