Texas Licensed Fire Protection Company
Commercial Fire Suppression Red-Tag Repair
in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Same-Day Response, Parts on the Truck, Re-Tagged on Site
Failed an inspection or got red-tagged? We respond same-day across Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, and Irving, diagnose exactly what failed, repair it from parts on the truck, and get your kitchen reopened.
Over 40 years of combined experience. Parts for every major brand on the truck.
Why It Matters
What a Red Tag Costs You Every Day
Boss Fire Protection is a Texas State Licensed fire protection company (ECR-2481913) with over 40 years of combined experience repairing commercial fire suppression systems across Dallas-Fort Worth since 2019. A red tag does not just sit there quietly. Every day it stays up costs you money and leaves you exposed.
Your kitchen is shut down
A red tag means the system is out of service, and most fire marshals will not let you cook under a hood that has no working suppression. Every hour the line is cold is lost revenue.
Re-inspection fees and a paper trail
A failed inspection means a re-inspection fee and a record that follows the location. The longer it stays open, the more attention it draws on the next visit.
Voided insurance coverage
Most commercial policies require a working, listed suppression system. Operating under a red tag can give a carrier grounds to reduce or deny a fire claim when you need it most.
A system that will not fire
The real danger behind the tag is a system that cannot put agent on a grease fire. A clogged nozzle, an expired link, or a low cylinder means it will not actuate when it counts.
A Red Tag Does Not Always Mean an Immediate Shutdown
Depending on the severity, most fire marshals will work with an operator who is actively addressing the problem with a licensed provider, rather than shutting the kitchen down on the spot.
We often call the fire marshal on your behalf, let them know the repair is approved and that we are waiting on parts or scheduled for a set day, and confirm we will follow up when the job is done. That takes the pressure of chasing the fire marshal off you, so you can keep running while we bring the system back into compliance.
Code Requirements
What Has to Be Fixed to Clear a Red Tag
A red tag points to a specific failure, and each one ties back to a code your fire marshal enforces. Here are the most common red-tag items and the standard behind each, in plain English.
Common Red-Tag Items and the Code They Fall Under
| Red-tag item | Governed by |
|---|---|
| Missing or clogged nozzle or blow-off cap | NFPA 17A |
| Expired or corroded fusible link | NFPA 17A |
| Low or empty agent cylinder | NFPA 17A |
| Untied gas or electric shutoff | NFPA 96 |
| Mixed-brand parts on a listed system | UL 300 |
Boss Fire Protection is Texas State Licensed (ECR-2481913) by the Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshal’s Office. After we clear the tag, we keep the system compliant with semi-annual inspections.
NFPA 96
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Governs the gas and electric shutoff, the pull station, and how the system ties into the hood. A failure here is a frequent red-tag cause.
NFPA 96 source standardNFPA 17A
Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems. Sets nozzle coverage, fusible-link condition, and cylinder charge. Most red tags trace back to one of these failing the inspection.
NFPA 17A source standardUL 300
Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for commercial cooking equipment. A system has to stay a single listed assembly. Mixed-brand parts void that listing and earn a red tag, even if the equipment looks fine.
UL Standards sourceTexas and your AHJ
Texas adopts these codes through the State Fire Marshal and your local fire department. Boss Fire repairs the failure, re-tests the system, and re-tags it with records your local fire marshal recognizes.
Texas State Fire MarshalWhat We Do
How a Boss Fire Red-Tag Repair Works
When you call us with a red tag, we move fast and document everything. Here is exactly what happens from the moment we arrive to the moment your kitchen reopens.
Diagnose exactly what failed
We respond same-day and run a full diagnostic walk-through of the system to find exactly what triggered the red tag, not just the symptom the inspector flagged.
Pull the parts from the truck
We stock parts for every major brand, so in most cases we open the cabinet and pull the right nozzle, link, cartridge, or cylinder on the spot instead of leaving you waiting on an order.
Replace or repair the failed component
We swap the failed part with a listed component that matches your system, so the assembly stays a single UL 300 listing and the repair holds up to the next inspection.
Re-pressurize and re-test the system
We re-pressurize the system and test the whole chain end to end, the detection line, the pull station, and the gas and electric shutoff, so it actually actuates and not just the one part that failed.
Re-tag and document for your fire marshal
Once it passes, we pull the red tag, apply a current service tag, and photo-document the repair into a report your fire marshal and insurer will accept, so you can reopen.
Common red-tag fixes we handle on site
- Replace a missing or clogged nozzle and refit the blow-off cap
- Replace an expired or corroded fusible link
- Recharge or replace a low or empty agent cylinder
- Change out an expired cartridge on a cartridge-operated system
- Re-tie or repair the gas and electric shutoff so it drops on activation
- Repair the detection line and the manual pull station
- Replace mixed-brand parts that void the UL 300 listing
- Add nozzle coverage where an appliance or duct was left unprotected
- Re-pressurize, re-test the full system, and re-tag it
Every repair is quoted to the job
- What actually failed
- The parts and the brand of system
- A single system or multiple
- Whether it needs after-hours response
A red-tag repair is priced to what actually failed, never a blind sticker rate, and we put it in writing before any work begins.
After the Fix
The Boss Fire PACTHow we keep a red tag from happening again
Once your tag is cleared, you move onto the Boss Fire PACT, our ongoing commitment for the life of the system. It is how the kitchens we repair stay inspection-ready instead of waiting for the next red tag.
Photo-Documented
The repair and every inspection after it is photographed into a same-day report your fire marshal and insurer will accept as proof the tag is cleared.
Annual Pricing
Get on a plan and a red tag does not catch you by surprise again. Both semi-annual inspections and service are quoted up front for the year.
Compliance-Verified
Every visit verifies your system against NFPA 96, UL 300, and 17A, performed by a Texas-licensed team (ECR-2481913).
Timely Scheduling
We track your inspection windows and confirm them around your service hours, and any new red tag we find gets same-day response.
What We Fix
Red-Tag Failures We Fix in Dallas-Fort Worth
Most red tags come down to one of a handful of failures. We carry the parts for all of them and clear the tag in a single visit whenever the system allows it.
Clogged or missing nozzles and caps
Grease-fouled nozzles, a missing blow-off cap, or coverage gaps over an appliance or the duct. We clean or replace the nozzle and confirm coverage to NFPA 17A.
Expired fusible links
Links are dated and have to be changed on schedule. Expired, painted, or corroded links are one of the most common red-tag items, and a fast fix once we are on site.
Low or empty cylinders
A cylinder that has lost charge cannot put agent on a fire. We recharge or replace it, then re-pressurize and re-test the whole system before the tag comes off.
Mixed-brand parts
A part swapped in from another manufacturer voids the UL 300 listing, even when everything looks fine. We replace it with a listed component so the system reads as one assembly again.
We also repair failed detection lines, manual pull stations, and gas and electric shutoffs across ANSUL, ProTex, Pyro-Chem, Kidde, Amerex, and Buckeye systems. Not sure what your tag is for? We will diagnose it.
The Boss Fire Standard
Boss Fire vs a Typical Repair Vendor
When you are red-tagged, the difference between vendors is the difference between reopening today and staying dark for days. Here is what sets a Boss Fire repair apart.
| What matters | Typical vendor | Boss Fire Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Response time | Takes days to schedule while your kitchen sits closed. | Responds same-day across Dallas-Fort Worth to get you reopened fast. |
| Parts on hand | Has to order the part and come back, leaving you down for a second visit. | Carries parts for every major brand on the truck and fixes it on the first trip. |
| Clearing the tag | Patches the one item and leaves you to chase the re-tag yourself. | Repairs, re-tests, and re-tags the system on site so the red tag actually comes off. |
| Brands covered | Only works on the one system they sell. | Repairs every major UL 300 brand, ANSUL, ProTex, Pyro-Chem, Kidde, and more. |
| Documentation | Gives you a verbal okay and nothing for the file. | Photo-documents the repair into a report your fire marshal and insurer accept. |
Red-tagged right now, or worried your system would fail the next inspection?
Yes, We Cleared These
Red Tags We Cleared in Dallas-Fort Worth
Every one of these is a real Boss Fire job. We found the failure, fixed it from the truck, re-tested the system, and pulled the tag.
A red-tagged restaurant system diagnosed and cleared
SettingA Dallas restaurant kitchen was red-tagged for a non-compliant fire suppression system and could not cook the line until it was cleared.
What we foundWe responded, ran the diagnostic, and traced the failure to the components flagged on the tag.
What we didWe replaced the failed parts from the truck, re-pressurized the system, and re-tested the detection line, the pull station, and the shutoffs end to end.
OutcomeThe red tag came off the same visit, the system was re-tagged compliant, and the kitchen reopened that day.
An expired cartridge changed out to clear the tag
SettingA Fort Worth commercial kitchen had a cartridge-operated suppression system that failed its inspection and was tagged out of service.
What we foundThe diagnostic walk-through turned up an obstruction at the control side and an expired cartridge, so the system would not have actuated if a fire had started.
What we didWe cleared the obstruction, changed out the expired cartridge with a listed replacement from the truck, and re-pressurized and re-tested the system.
OutcomeThe system passed, we re-tagged it on site, and the kitchen was back in service the same day.
Reviews
What Dallas-Fort Worth Facility Managers Say About Our Repairs
“I had a very positive experience with Boss Fire Protection. They remained on top of their work.”
MikeLocal Guide, Google
“Came in, fixed our issue in no time. Knows their stuff, that’s for sure. Thanks Boss Fire Protection for taking care of Aspen Catering.”
Aspen CateringGoogle review
“Affordable, communicated well, and the service tech was pleasant.”
ChrisGoogle review
Common Questions
Fire Suppression Red-Tag Repair FAQs
How fast can you respond to a red tag?
We respond same-day to red tags across Dallas-Fort Worth whenever we can, because a tagged system usually means your kitchen is shut down. Call us, tell us what the inspector flagged, and we will get a technician out to diagnose and fix it.
What is a red tag?
A red tag is a notice that your fire suppression system failed an inspection and is considered out of service. It means a fire marshal or inspector found something that would stop the system from working, and most jurisdictions will not let you cook under the hood until it is repaired and re-tagged.
Do you carry parts for my brand?
In most cases, yes. We stock parts for every major UL 300 wet-chemical system, including ANSUL, ProTex, Pyro-Chem, Kidde, Amerex, and Buckeye, so we can usually replace the failed component from the truck on the first visit instead of leaving you waiting on an order.
Can you clear a red tag another vendor issued?
Yes. It does not matter who installed the system or who issued the tag. We diagnose what failed, repair it to NFPA 96, UL 300, and 17A, re-test the system, and re-tag it ourselves as a Texas State Licensed fire protection company, so the tag is cleared and your records are clean.
Will you document the repair for my fire marshal?
Always. Beyond the new service tag on the system, we photo-document what failed and what we replaced into a written report your fire marshal and insurer will both accept as proof the tag is cleared and the system is back in compliance.
What does a red-tag repair cost?
It is quoted to the job, never a fixed price, because the cost depends on what actually failed, the parts and brand of system, whether one system or several need work, and whether it is an after-hours call. We diagnose it and put the price in writing before any work begins.
Get Your Red Tag Cleared Today
Tell us what your inspector flagged and we will respond same-day, diagnose exactly what failed, repair it from parts on the truck, and re-tag the system so your kitchen reopens. Every repair is quoted to the job and put in writing before any work starts. Boss Fire serves all four DFW metro counties, Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin. Cities we serve include Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, plus the surrounding metroplex. See all DFW service areas.