A. All inventoried property is identified, marked with the property number and recorded promptly upon receipt, and shall remain so identified as long as it is in the custody, possession or control of Pierce County.

B. The assignment of the property number to the equipment is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent. The property number is applied to the actual unit by the ordering department. Should the identification number be accidentally or mistakenly obliterated, defaced or removed, the equipment shall be marked again with the original number.