§ 716. Transportation of explosives
(a) Blasting caps, or detonators, shall not be transported over the highways of the Virgin Islands on the same vehicles with explosives. (b) Vehicles used for the transportation of explosives shall be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty, and shall be in good mechanical condition. If vehicles do not have a closed body, […]
§ 717. Use of explosives
(a) At least 24 hours in advance of blasting, the blaster shall give written notice specifying the location and intended time of blasting to appropriate representatives of the gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, and steam utilities which operate within the Virgin Islands. In an emergency the Director may waive the time limit and […]
§ 718. Penalties
A person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; Provided, That any person found in possession of explosives without a proper permit shall be guilty of a felony and shall be fined […]
§ 696. Smoking prohibited
Smoking in plants employing Class II or Class III systems, except in smoking rooms so designated, shall be strictly prohibited and “No Smoking” signs shall be posted.
§ 712. Permits
(a) A person shall not handle, store, control, use, sell, purchase, transfer, transport or otherwise dispose of an explosive unless he has applied for, obtained and has on his person a valid permit as prescribed by this chapter, except that: (1) This section does not apply to an employee, or agent other than an independent […]
§ 713. Refusal and revocation of permits; permanent permits
(a) A permit may be refused to an applicant where the issuing officer has reasonable cause to believe that granting the permit would constitute a substantial and immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare. Notice of refusal to issue a permit shall be given the applicant within three (3) days from the date […]
§ 714. Dealer records; nonassignability of permits
(a) A dealer shall keep and maintain such records on such forms as are prescribed and provided by the Director, which records shall include (1) an amount of each sale, transfer or other disposition of explosives by him, (2) the date thereof, the name, age, address and permit number of the purchaser or transferee, and […]
§ 688. Drying rooms
Rooms in which articles are hung up to dry after cleaning shall be separated from dry cleaning rooms by partitions having a fire-resistance rating of not less than two hours if Class II system solvents are used, and not less than one hour if Class III system solvents are used. Entrances to dry rooms shall […]
§ 689. Heating equipment
(a) Where Class II systems are used, heating shall be by steam or hot water only. Steam and hot water pipes and radiators for heating and drying purposes shall be at least one inch from all woodwork and shall be protected by substantial metal screens arranged so as to prevent combustible goods or materials from […]
§ 690. Electrical equipment
(a) Where Class II systems are used all electrical equipment in dry cleaning rooms or other sections subject to flammable vapors shall be of a type approved for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations, except that electrical equipment located 8 feet or more above the floor may be of the type approved for Class I, […]