(a) Tenant agencies and commercial tenants must comply with all provisions of the Fire Code of New York State, as codified by of section 1225.1 of Title 19 NYCRR, on State property. Corridors, stairways, lobbies, elevator lobbies, passageways, ramps or tunnels shall not be used for storage or any other purpose that restricts or obstructs their safe use. Barriers, locks, access systems, or fastening devices must be authorized by the commissioner and must be installed to allow occupants to exit in the event of any fire or other emergency. Exit doors, signs and passageways shall be unobstructed and clearly visible at all times. The commissioner reserves the right to remedy conditions that are detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the tenants or visitors, which remedial action may include the removal of obstructing materials or equipment. The cost of such remediation may be billed to the responsible tenant agency, firm or person. Upon 30 days' written notification to the responsible tenant agency, firm or person, the property will be disposed of as State surplus property in accordance with applicable statutes.

(b) Appliances shall not be brought into State facilities unless authorized by the commissioner. Approved appliances must be connected directly to an electrical outlet or fused power strip. Extension cords with multi-plug adapters, splices or repairs are prohibited. The commissioner may rescind any prior authorization if he determines an appliance has become unsafe or is being used in an unsafe manner. The commissioner reserves the right to remove any unsafe appliances or equipment from State property. Upon 30 days' written notification to the responsible tenant agency, firm or person, such property may be disposed of as State surplus property in accordance with applicable statutes.

(c) Regular fire safety inspections will be conducted at all State facilities. Evacuation plans will be issued to tenant agencies for all State facilities. Tenant agencies must cooperate with the office and its agents in the scheduling of, and fully participate in, the conduct of regular evacuation drills. To facilitate such participation, tenant agencies must support and maintain a tenant safety organization and also appoint persons to such fire and life safety leadership positions as may be deemed appropriate by the office.