(3) Include in the central data base proposed State or federal legislation
of which the Department is aware and that directly affects the construction industry;

(4) In conjunction with the Maryland Building Officials Association and
other interested organizations, provide training for local building officials on the
Maryland Building Performance Standards and certify the participation of local
building officials in the training; and

(5) On request, provide local jurisdictions with technical assistance
concerning the implementation and enforcement of the Maryland Building
Performance Standards.

(b) The Department may:

(1) Compile and include in the central data base established under §
6-404(a) of this subtitle:

(i) Any information provided by local jurisdictions on the
implementation and interpretation of the Maryland Building Performance Standards
by local jurisdictions; and

(ii) Interim amendments to the [BOCA National] STATE Building
Code including subsequent printings of the most recent edition;

(2) Develop a voluntary forum that may be used, at the request of a local
jurisdiction, to resolve conflicts involving the Maryland Building Performance
Standards; and

(3) Adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

6-406.

(a) This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
State Board of Plumbing to adopt and enforce the State Plumbing Code under Title 12
of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(b) This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
to adopt and enforce the State Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and
Refrigeration Code under Title 9A of the Business Regulation Article.

(e) This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt and enforce standards under Article 89,
§ 49B of the Code.

(d) This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of

(1) The State Fire Prevention Commission to enforce the Electrical Code
under Article 38A, §§ 50 and 60 of the Code; or

(2) The Public Service Commission to enforce the Energy Code required
under Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Public Utility Companies Article.