Home Compliance Tags

Engraved compliance tags & industrial identification.
Twelve product families. Shipped in 24–48 hours.

We manufacture engraved compliance tags for electrical and industrial applications: custom phenolic labels, electrical panel labels, arc flash labels and plates, solar placards, brass valve tags, asset and equipment tags, EV charger disconnect labels, EV charging station signage, utility and substation identification, data center equipment identification, water and wastewater identification, and custom engraved placards. Every order is made in Chico, California, where we have been engraving since 1982. New orders include proof approval before production.

Request a quote Call (530) 895-8448
4.9 · 32 Google reviews
Engraved compliance placards produced by Recognition Products

Trusted by

24–48 HRS
Standard ship time
SAME-DAY RUSH
Available on request
LIVE PHONE
Real people. Always.
Find the right product

Start with what you need to identify.

Choose the product family that matches the application. Each detail page covers the relevant formats, material options, and ordering information; if the requirement does not fit a standard category, start with custom engraved placards.

Engravable laminate
Custom Phenolic Labels
Two-ply engravable laminate for panel labels, control plates, utility identification, valve tags, and facility-specific compliance work.
Explore custom phenolic labels →
Electrical identification
Engraved Electrical Panel Labels
Panel identification plates, circuit directories, source-of-supply markings, disconnect identification, and facility-standard legends.
Explore panel labels →
Hazard marking
Engraved Arc Flash Labels
Durable arc flash plates manufactured to customer-provided study data, equipment information, drawings, and required warning format.
Explore arc flash plates →
PV identification
Engraved Solar Placards
Rapid shutdown building placards, initiation-device labels, PV disconnect signs, and custom solar identification specified by your local inspector.
Explore solar placards →
EV charging identification
EV Charger Disconnect Labels
Engraved AC disconnect labels, NEC 2026 emergency disconnect placards, and EVSE identification for commercial EV charging installations.
Explore EV charger labels →
EV station signage
EV Charging Labels & Placards
Engraved EV charging station signage — equipment identification, panel labels, warning placards, and source-of-supply identification.
Explore EV charging signage →
Utility infrastructure
Utility & Substation Identification
Engraved high voltage warning labels, transformer nameplates, switch identification, and substation signage consistent with PG&E's documented standards.
Explore utility identification →
Data center identification
Data Center Equipment Identification
Engraved rack identification, panel labels, PDU nameplates, and equipment identification per ANSI/TIA-606-D for data center installations.
Explore data center identification →
Permanent valve ID
Brass Valve Tags
Permanent identification for valves, mechanical systems, and energy-isolation points. These are not temporary LOTO tagout devices.
Explore valve tags →
Treatment facility ID
Water & Wastewater Identification
Engraved pipe markers, valve tags, equipment nameplates, and non-potable water identification for treatment facility installations.
Explore water and wastewater ID →
Tracking and equipment ID
Asset & Equipment Tags
Sequential numbering, barcodes, equipment nameplates, data-field layouts, and mounting options for industrial asset programs.
Explore asset and equipment tags →
Catch-all custom work
Custom Engraved Placards
Custom sizes, shapes, mounting patterns, warning placards, machine identification, and one-off work that does not fit another category.
Explore custom placards →
In-house
Four core materials Brass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and two-ply engravable laminate.
24–48 hr turnaround Standard orders ship in 24–48 hours after proof approval.
Proof before production The customer approves the layout and supplied content before manufacturing begins.
What we manufacture

Engraved laminate and metal identification, made in Chico.

We engrave two-ply laminate with a CO2 laser. The material has a colored cap over a contrasting core. Engraving exposes the core to form the specified text, symbols, and borders. The finished material suits panel labels, control plates, compliance placards, and color-coded identification.

We use a fiber laser for metal identification. Brass suits traditional identification applications. Anodized aluminum is used for asset tags and equipment nameplates. Stainless steel suits demanding environments when required by the exposure conditions and customer specification.

We manufacture to customer-provided content, drawings, adopted code editions, and facility specifications. We can help select a material and production format, but we do not perform engineering studies, determine required hazard information, approve compliance, or act as the authority having jurisdiction.

Materials

Four core substrates, matched to the application.

Material selection depends on the environment, mounting method, required format, and customer specification. These are the four core options; the linked product pages provide the most relevant detail for each use.

4
Brass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and two-ply engravable laminate.
We manufacture engraved identification in brass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and two-ply engravable laminate. Material selection depends on the application, environment, format, mounting method, and customer specification. Standard orders ship in 24–48 hours after proof approval. Same-day rush is available on request.
Two-ply engravable laminate
A colored cap over a contrasting core for panel labels, safety-color formats, control plates, and custom identification.
See laminate details →
Anodized aluminum
Lightweight metal identification suited to asset tags, sequential numbering, barcodes, and equipment data plates.
See asset tag details →
Brass
A traditional option for permanent valve identification, mechanical systems, facility tags, and long-running tag programs.
See brass valve tag details →
Stainless steel
Metal identification for harsh, outdoor, wash-down, marine, and process environments when the specification requires it.
Discuss a custom material requirement →
Related guide
We engrave four core substrates, each matched to a different environment. Our materials guide covers what each one suits.
Compare all four substrates →
Built to your specification

We manufacture the tag. You supply the governing requirements.

The standards below commonly shape customer drawings and facility specifications across the twelve product families. We reproduce customer-approved content and formats; we don't certify an installation, perform code analysis, or determine what your authority having jurisdiction (your local inspector or code official) will require.

NEC
Electrical and solar identification
Panel, disconnect, field-applied, arc-flash, and PV markings manufactured to the adopted NEC edition and customer-provided drawing or legend.
NFPA 70E
Arc flash equipment labels
Arc flash plates engraved with the hazard information supplied by the customer's qualified study or approved facility documentation.
ANSI Z535.4
Product safety sign formats
Signal-word layouts and safety-color combinations reproduced from customer-approved artwork and specified format requirements.
ASME A13.1
Piping and valve schemes
Valve tags and identification manufactured to the facility's pipe scheme, valve schedule, numbering system, and supplied color convention.
OSHA LOTO
Permanent isolation-point identification only
We make engraved identification for energy-isolation points. We don't make the temporary tagout device applied during a LOTO event.
FACILITY SPEC
Customer drawings and standards
Sizes, legends, numbering, colors, logos, holes, and mounting formats matched to customer-provided drawings, samples, and facility standards.
Related guide
We manufacture the tag; you supply the governing requirement. Our code compliance guide covers what the codes ask of engraved ID, and where our responsibility begins and ends.
Where our responsibility ends →
Engraved identification trusted by teams at
Frequently asked

Choosing and ordering engraved compliance tags.

How do I choose the right compliance-tag product?
Start with the item you are identifying. Panels and disconnects belong under electrical panel labels; hazard-study data belongs on arc flash plates; PV systems use solar placards; valves use brass valve tags; tracking and machine data use asset and equipment tags. For general engravable laminate, start with custom phenolic labels. If the job does not fit those categories, use custom engraved placards. Send a photo or drawing if you are unsure, and we will route the request to the right product.
What materials do you engrave?
We engrave two-ply laminate, brass, anodized aluminum, and stainless steel in-house. The appropriate substrate depends on the environment, format, mounting method, and customer specification.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is one. Single replacement tags, one-off plates, samples, and short runs are welcome. Quantity discounts are available for larger orders and repeat programs.
How fast do orders ship?
Standard orders ship in 24–48 hours after proof approval. Same-day rush is available on request; call to confirm the schedule for a time-critical order.
Will I receive a proof before production?
Yes, on new orders. We send a proof for customer approval before production — the opportunity to confirm wording, layout, numbering, size, material, colors, and mounting details. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. Orders ship nationwide from Chico, California. Local pickup is also available for regional buyers.
Who is responsible for code content and compliance approval?
The customer supplies the required content, drawings, adopted code edition, facility standard, and any direction from the local inspector. We manufacture the tag to the approved specification. We don't perform engineering studies, determine hazard values or required wording, approve compliance, or act as the authority having jurisdiction.
Can you make custom sizes, shapes, legends, and mounting patterns?
Yes. Custom dimensions, shapes, hole patterns, adhesive backing, drilled or riveted mounting, sequential numbering, logos, and facility-standard layouts are available. Send a drawing, sample, photo, or written specification for review.
Can you match an existing tag or support repeat orders?
Yes. Send a sample, photo, or the existing facility template. We can match the approved material, dimensions, colors, legend format, numbering scheme, and mounting method for replacement tags and repeat programs.

Ready to identify the right tag?

Send the content, drawing, sample, or a photo of the application. We will route it to the right product, confirm material and production details, and send a proof for approval.