Md. Code, Local Government § 13–903

(a) The governing body of Cecil County may adopt a building code to provide

for:

(1) constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings and

structures;

(2) the appointment of inspectors to enforce the code; and

(3) penalties for a violation of the code.

(b) In Cecil County, the building code may incorporate by reference all or

part of a code proposed by any governmental unit or trade or professional association

for general distribution in printed form as a standard model on any subject relating

to constructing, maintaining, or repairing a building or other structure.