§ 380. Granting authority. The secretary shall administer a program of local assistance to aid local governments in the administration and enforcement of locally adopted or state promulgated building and fire codes. Said program of local assistance shall conform to the requirements of § 54-g of the state finance law. The secretary shall adopt, amend and rescind such rules, regulations and guidelines as may be necessary for the performance of his or her functions, powers and duties under this section.