Prince George's County, MD - Department of Environmental Resources (DER) : Links

Department of Housing and Community Development - A State agency that promotes construction standards and provides assistance in construction activities. Their Code Lynx website provides access to Building Code amendments for all jurisdictions. www.dhcd.state.md.us

International Code Council - This is one of the model code groups who publishes the International Building Code and a number of other Codes that Prince George's County uses as a basis for property and building safety. Welcome to the International Code Council (ICC): Your source for building safety products and services and the International Codes is www.iccsafe.org

National Fire Protection Association - Another model code group who publishes a number of standards and codes adopted both by the International Code Council and the County. They also promote fire safety. www.nfpa.org/Home/index.asp

Department of Labor and Licensing - A State agency that administers labor and licensing laws. Of interest is the licensing board for professional engineers, architects, and various trades. www.dllr.state.md.us This agency also provides for safety inspections of boilers, elevators and amusement rides. www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/ United States Geological Survey - Provides a website that tracks earthquakes in near real time and provides other related information. http://earthquake.usgs.gov

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Provides a website related to land use and property information. www.pgatlas.com

U.S. Access Board - An agency of the Federal Government that promotes and provides assistance with accessibility requirements that are supported by State Law. www.access-board.gov