The Commission may adopt any law, code, rule or regulation, with any amendments that the Commission desires, by reference in an adopting ordinance where adoption by reference is permitted by law. The law, code, rule or regulation which is adopted by reference need not be published, but the adopting ordinance shall be published in accordance with section 13 and shall clearly identify the law, code, rule or regulation and its purpose. Copies of the law, code, rule or regulation shall be available for inspection by and distribution to the public at the Clerk’s office, which shall be stated in the adopting ordinance.