Why do some rows in “Upcoming Expirations” have red borders and others yellow?

Using the Dashboard

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

≤ 7 Days or Expired
  • Critical urgency: Immediate action required.
  • Emergency booking likely needed.
  • Indicates imminent compliance risk.
 

Yellow Border

8-59 Days
  • 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

3 days left
Urgent Action
EICR Certificate

456 Oak Avenue

15 days left
Book Renewal
PAT Testing

789 Pine Road

5 days left
Urgent Action
EPC Certificate

321 Elm Street

55 days left
Book Renewal

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

1
Handle Red Borders

Emergency bookings & immediate renewals.

2
Plan Yellow Borders

Standard booking & scheduling.

3
Monitor Progress

Watch borders clear as you update certificates.

How Borders Change

60+ Days Remaining
No Border Green Badge

Not shown in the 'Upcoming Expirations' list.

8-59 Days Remaining
Yellow Border Amber Badge

Indicates the planning and booking phase.

≤7 Days Remaining
Red Border Amber Badge

Critical action required, triggers urgent banner.

Expired
Red Border Red Badge

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.

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