§ 61. Scope of chapter
The provisions of this chapter apply only in the areas described in section 62 of this title.
§ 62. Installation and maintenance
There shall be installed and/or maintained on all premises within the town limits of the Towns of Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted and Frederiksted, on which buildings are located, a system to provide an adequate rain water supply. Such adequate water supply shall be in proportion to the size of the roof area and shall provide at […]
§ 63. Containers for storage
The water supply provided for by section 62 of this title shall be stored in mosquito-proof containers constructed of metal, masonry, concrete, or wood. Each container shall be kept in good repair and condition at all times.
§ 64. Devices for conducting water into containers
There shall be constructed and/or maintained on all buildings, whether occupied or unoccupied, adequate eave-gutters, spoutings, or other devices for conducting the water provided for by sections 62 and 63 of this title into the containers on the premises. Lead pipes shall not be used for such purpose. Such eave-gutters, spoutings, or other devices shall […]
§ 65. Persons required to comply with sections 62–64; construction by Government; liens
The owner of the premises on which any buildings are located, erected, or reconstructed shall comply with the provisions of sections 62–64 of this title, except that, in cases where the land is owned by one party and the building thereon is owned by another party, the owner of the building shall comply with the […]
§ 66. Protection of catchment areas and containers; sanitation
Poultry shall not be allowed on any roof or catchment area. All catchment areas shall be fenced and kept in good repair, and free from vegetation at all times. No person shall throw filth or refuse into, or otherwise pollute, any rain water container or well. Every water container shall be cleaned at least once […]
§ 67. Prohibition against destruction of vegetation
No tree or other vegetation shall be cut or otherwise destroyed within 100 feet on either side of a water course, or any ravine, “gut” or spring.
§ 68. Loans for construction
(a) Loans may be made from public or trust funds to property owners financially unable to comply with sections 62–64 of this title, for the construction of water storage facilities. Such loans shall not exceed $1,000 to any one person, shall be repaid in installments within a period not to exceed 5 years, and shall […]
§ 69. Penalty for violating sections 62–68
Whoever violates any of the provisions of sections 62–68 of this title shall be fined not more than $200.