HomeMy WebLinkAbout404.003 - Red Tag-Stop Work OrderEffective Date: January 2008 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 9/23/25 Section 404.003
Next Revision (1) Date: 9/23/28 Page 1 of 3
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Prevention Manual
SECTION 404.003 RED TAG / STOP WORK ORDER
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to outline the requirements for posting a Red Tag/Stop
Work Order.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to building owners and/or tenants who own or occupy a building or
tenant space where violations presenting a distinct hazard are present, as noted in
the California Fire Code (CFC) or Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) policy.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
If a site is discovered to be out of compliance with construction requirements or has a
distinct hazard as noted in the CFC or Department policy, FFD staff shall compile a
list of all non-compliant issues found and immediately contact the Fire Marshal, a
Supervising Fire Prevention Inspector, or a Senior Fire Prevention Inspector for
assistance and further direction.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
WHEN POSTING A RED TAG/STOP WORK ORDER:
1. FFD staff shall complete the FPD-F-71, Red Tag/Stop Work Order, and
prominently post at each entrance of the premises or site.
2. The building premises will be evacuated and operations ceased.
3. Photographic documentation will be taken of each violation by FFD staff.
4. FFD staff shall complete the FPD-F-4, Fire Inspection Record Notice. Write
“Red Tag/Stop Work Order Posted” at the top of the form.
Effective Date: January 2008 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 9/23/25 Section 404.003
Next Revision (1) Date: 9/23/28 Page 2 of 3
5. FFD Staff shall notify the general contractor, owner, or occupant in charge at
the site.
6. Upon return to headquarters, FFD staff shall enter the information into the
records management system and send a letter to the premises owner(s) and
occupant(s) with the list of violations to be corrected.
7. If the Red Tag/Stop Work Order is on a new construction site, FFD Staff shall
notify FFD support staff to cancel all scheduled construction appointments and
not to schedule any inspections at the site until further notice.
8. If the Red Tag/Stop Work Order is on a new construction site, FFD staff shall
notify the Planning and Development Department Records Division.
9. For all violations not related solely to Fire, FFD staff shall contact Code
Enforcement Division.
10. Once the hazards or other requirements have been resolved and with approval
from the Fire Marshal, or designee, site operations and inspections may
resume.
INFORMATION
The purpose of a Red Tag/Stop Work Order is to post a building or premises against
use or occupancy due to violations which present a distinct hazard as noted in the
CFC or Department policy. A Red Tag/Stop Work Order may also be used to prohibit
new construction work until specific code or other requirements are met.
The most common use of this action will be at construction sites that have
combustibles on-site without the approved required access and/or firefighting water
supply in place. Once a building, site or operation has been issued a Red Tag/Stop
Work Order, the only work or temporary occupancy permitted are those necessary to
bring the site into compliance. Once the distinct hazard or code requirements have
been resolved and with approval from the Fire Marshal, or designee, work or
occupancy at the site may resume. No Red Tag/Stop Work Order shall be issued
without prior approval from the Fire Marshal, or designee.
DEFINITIONS
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Effective Date: January 2008 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 9/23/25 Section 404.003
Next Revision (1) Date: 9/23/28 Page 3 of 3
CROSS-REFERENCES
Fire Prevention Forms
Form FPD-F-4, Fire Inspection Record Notice
Form FPD-F-71, Red Tag/Stop Work Order