Why do some rows in “Upcoming Expirations” have red borders and others yellow?
Border colours in "Upcoming Expirations" match urgency levels - red for critical deadlines (≤7 days) and yellow for planning windows (8-30 days).
Visual Urgency System
Red Border
- Critical urgency: Immediate action required
- Emergency booking: May need same-day service
- Risk of expiry: Compliance gap imminent
- Top priority: Handle these first
Yellow Border
- Planning phase: Time to arrange renewals
- Standard booking: Regular scheduling window
- Preparation time: Research contractors and dates
- Medium priority: Plan and book soon
Example Upcoming Expirations List
Mixed Urgency Levels
Gas Safety Certificate
123 Main Street
EICR Certificate
456 Oak Avenue
PAT Testing
789 Pine Road
EPC Certificate
321 Elm Street
At-a-Glance Triage
Instant Priority Assessment
The colour-coded borders let you quickly prioritize your workload:
- Scan for red first: Address critical 7-day deadlines immediately
- Yellow for planning: Schedule these renewals in your normal workflow
- No mental calculation: Colours do the urgency assessment for you
- Visual sorting: Group similar urgency levels together
Efficient Workflow Management
Handle Red Borders
Emergency bookings and immediate renewals
Plan Yellow Borders
Standard booking and scheduling
Monitor Progress
Watch borders change as you update certificates
How Borders Change
| Days Remaining | Border Colour | Badge Colour | Action Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31+ days | No border | Green | Not in upcoming expirations list |
| 8-30 days | | Amber | Planning and booking phase |
| ≤7 days | | Amber | Critical action required |
| Expired | | Red | Immediate compliance action |
Consistent Visual Language
Colour Consistency Across CertNudge
The border colours match the urgency system used throughout the platform:
- Red: Critical/urgent alerts and expired items
- Yellow/Amber: Warning states and planning windows
- Green: Valid/safe states (though not used for borders)
- Consistent meaning: Same colours = same urgency levels
Visual Triage System
The colour-coded borders create an instant visual hierarchy in your upcoming expirations list. Red borders demand immediate attention while yellow borders indicate planning opportunities. This system lets you prioritize your compliance workload effectively without reading every detail first.