Why do some rows in “Upcoming Expirations” have red borders and others yellow?
Border colours in "Upcoming Expirations" highlight urgency: Red for critical deadlines (≤7 days) and Yellow for the planning window (8-59 days).
Visual Urgency System
Red Border
- Critical urgency: Immediate action required.
- Emergency booking likely needed.
- Indicates imminent compliance risk.
Yellow Border
- Planning phase: Time to arrange renewal soon.
- Standard booking window.
- Schedule inspections without rushing.
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 prioritise your workload:
- Scan for Red first: Address critical deadlines immediately.
- Yellow for planning: Schedule these renewals in your normal workflow.
- Colours instantly show urgency without reading dates.
Efficient Workflow Management
Handle Red Borders
Emergency bookings & immediate renewals.
Plan Yellow Borders
Standard booking & scheduling.
Monitor Progress
Watch borders clear as you update certificates.
How Borders Change
60+ Days Remaining
Not shown in the 'Upcoming Expirations' list.
8-59 Days Remaining
Indicates the planning and booking phase.
≤7 Days Remaining
Critical action required, triggers urgent banner.
Expired
Immediate compliance action needed, triggers urgent banner.
Consistent Visual Language
Colour Consistency
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 (not used for borders).
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 prioritise your compliance workload effectively without reading every detail first.