The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (hereinafter "the Housing Code"), is adopted by this reference and made a part of this Subtitle as though set out in full herein with the additions, exceptions, and modifications set forth in Subdivision 2 of this Division. At least three (3) copies of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, shall be on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and use. Where a conflict arises, the provisions of this Sub-title as amended by the County shall control.

The Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is designated the County official responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Housing Code adopted by this Division. The Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement with the approval of the County Executive, shall appoint such number of officers, technical assistants, inspectors and other employees as are necessary for the administration and enforcement of this Subtitle. He may delegate to the head of the Housing Division of the Department the powers and responsibilities assigned in this Subtitle. Administration and enforcement of the Housing Code will be coordinated to the maximum extent feasible with other County departments, boards, commissions, agencies and the governing bodies of incorporated cities and towns in order that corrective actions and resources may be efficiently and effectively applied to the common goal of attainment of improved housing conditions.

In the administration and enforcement of Subtitles 4, 5, and 13, the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement, has the power to issue subpoenas necessary to effectuate the duties and responsibilities of permit issuance, inspections and enforcement. Service of subpoena. Any such subpoena shall be served by: certified mail, return receipt requested (with service by certified mail being complete upon delivery and proof being shown by the green return receipt card); or personal service of process by: a competent private person, 18 years of age or older, who is not a party to the action; or the sheriff or deputy sheriff of the political subdivision in which is located the residence of the person or the main office of the firm, association, partnership or corporation against whom or which the subpoena is issued. Enforcement of Subpoena. In case of failure to comply with a subpoena, the County, on behalf of the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement, may apply to a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and/or the production of records and documents, and/or the taking of interrogatories and depositions. After notice to the person subpoenaed as a witness or directed to produce records and documents, and upon a finding that the attendance and testimony of the witness or the production of the records and documents is relevant or necessary for the ability to issue permits, conduct inspections and enforce Subtitles 4, 5 and 13 of the Prince George's County Code, the court may issue an order requiring the attendance and testimony of the witness and the production of the records and documents. Any failure to obey such an order of the court may be punished as contempt of court.