[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR101-20.101]

[Page 199]
 
           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
          CHAPTER 101--FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
 
PART 101-20--MANAGEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart 101-20.1--Building Operations, Maintenance, Protection, and 
                               Alterations
 
Sec. 101-20.101  Building systems.


    (a) Structural features and mechanical and electrical systems in 
GSA-assigned space shall be adequate for the needs of occupant agencies. 
Such systems will comply with applicable GSA fire safety criteria and 
with standards prescribed under the Occupational Safety & Health Act 
(OSHA). GSA will take all measures necessary to comply with energy 
conservation objectives as promulgated by relevant statutes, 
regulations, and executive orders.
    (b) No modification shall be made to buildings, or equipment which 
will exceed the building design loads or exceed the capacities of 
electrical, mechanical, and protection systems. No modifications which 
adversely alter the performance of building systems, or which create 
safety and health hazards, as determined by GSA safety and health 
representatives, shall be made.
    (c) Occupant agencies shall obtain GSA approval for any 
modifications proposed to be made with their own forces. This approval 
requirement applies to the moving or installation of unusually heavy 
equipment, to electrical appliances such as heaters, refrigerators, and 
cooking equipment, and to employee-owned equipment.
    (d) Occupant agencies shall conform to GSA accident and fire 
prevention policy, shall observe all OSHA requirements, and shall comply 
with applicable local safety regulations.