Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.102–80.80 With what general accident and fire prevention policy must Federal agencies comply?

(a) Comply with the occupational safety and health standards established in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Pub.L. 91–596);  Executive Order 12196;  29 CFR part 1960;  and applicable safety and environmental management criteria identified in this part;

(b) Not expose occupants and visitors to unnecessary risks;

(c) Provide safeguards that minimize personal harm, property damage, and impairment of Governmental operations, and that allow emergency forces to accomplish their missions effectively;

(d) Follow accepted fire prevention practices in operating and managing buildings;

(e) To the maximum extent feasible, comply with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other nationally-recognized codes in their construction or alteration of each building in accordance with 40 U.S.C. 3312;  and

(f) Use the applicable national codes and standards as a guide for their building operations.