What signature is required on installation tags?

What signature is required on installation tags?

• A. Signature of the building owner
• B. Signature of the inspecting engineer
• C. Signature of the fire marshal
• D. Signature of RME-G or D

Answer: (D)

The key point is that the installation tag must be signed by the person legally responsible for the contractor’s fire sprinkler work. In Texas, that’s the responsible managing employee, either the RME-G (Responsible Managing Employee – General) or the RME-D (Responsible Managing Employee – Designer). Their signature certifies that the installation was performed under a qualified supervisor and complies with the applicable codes and standards. Other signatures aren’t appropriate here because a building owner isn’t the technical responsible party for the installation, an inspecting engineer signs inspection reports and tests rather than the installation tag, and the fire marshal may authorize permits or final approvals but does not certify the installation tag with the contractor’s accountability.

The key point is that the installation tag must be signed by the person legally responsible for the contractor’s fire sprinkler work. In Texas, that’s the responsible managing employee, either the RME-G (Responsible Managing Employee – General) or the RME-D (Responsible Managing Employee – Designer). Their signature certifies that the installation was performed under a qualified supervisor and complies with the applicable codes and standards.

Other signatures aren’t appropriate here because a building owner isn’t the technical responsible party for the installation, an inspecting engineer signs inspection reports and tests rather than the installation tag, and the fire marshal may authorize permits or final approvals but does not certify the installation tag with the contractor’s accountability.