§ 101-20.105-1 - Responsibilities of occupant agencies.

(a) Each occupant agency shall maintain a neat and orderly facility to minimize the risk of accidental injuries and fires. All exits, accesses to exits, and accesses to emergency equipment shall be kept clear at all times.

(b) Hazardous explosive or combustible materials shall not be brought into buildings unless authorized by appropriate agency officials and by GSA and unless protective arrangements determined necessary by GSA have been provided. All draperies, curtains, or other hanging materials shall be of non-combustible or flame-resistant fabric. Freestanding partitions and space dividers shall be limited combustible, and fabric coverings shall also be flame resistant.

(c) Occupant agencies shall cooperate with GSA to develop and maintain fire prevention programs. Such programs shall ensure the maximum safety of the occupants by:

(1) Training employees to use protective equipment and educating employees to take appropriate fire safety precautions in their work, including participating in at least one fire drill each year, and

(2) Ensuring that facilities are kept in the safest condition practicable, and conducting periodic inspections in accordance with Executive Order 12196 and 29 CFR part 1960.

(d) Accidents resulting from building system or maintenance deficiencies which involve personal injury or property damage in GSA-assigned space will be reported immediately to the GSA buildings manager.

(e) Each occupant agency shall appoint a safety, health and fire protection liaison to represent the occupant agency with GSA.