[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: 41CFR101-20.103-5]

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           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. 101-20.103-5  Initiating action under Occupant Emergency Programs.

    (a) The decision to activate the Occupant Emergency Organization 
shall be made by the Designated Official, or by the designated alternate 
official. Decisions to activate shall be based upon the best available 
information, including an understanding of local tensions, the 
sensitivity of target agency(ies), and previous experience with similar 
situations. Advice shall be solicited, when possible, from the GSA 
buildings manager, from the appropriate Federal Protective Service 
official, and from Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
    (b) When there is immediate danger to persons or property, such as 
fire, explosion, or the discovery of an explosive device (not including 
a bomb threat), occupants shall be evacuated or relocated in accordance 
with the plan without consultation. This shall be accomplished by 
sounding the fire alarm system or by other appropriate means.
    (c) When there is advance notice of an emergency, the Designated 
Official shall initiate appropriate action according to the plan.
    (d) After normal duty hours, the senior Federal official present 
shall represent the Designated Official or his/her alternates and shall 
initiate action to cope with emergencies in accordance with the plans.