(a) The Virgin Islands Electricians’ Licensing Board, the Virgin Islands Plumbers’ Licensing Board, the Mechanical Licensing Board and the Fiber Optic Installers’ Licensing Board, heretofore existing within the Department of Public Works, are continued within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. (b) Each Board shall be composed of five members as follows: (1) Four […]
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the trade of electrician, plumber or mechanic within the Virgin Islands unless he is licensed therefor as provided in this chapter or is certified as an apprentice or journeyman pursuant to this chapter. (b) It is unlawful for any person to engage in the […]
Any person desiring to engage in electrical, or mechanical or plumbing or fiber optic trade as a master electrician, master plumber or master mechanic or fiber optic technician in the Virgin Islands shall obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Each Board shall administer the provisions of this chapter as are applicable to its functions, except as otherwise specifically provided, and without limitation of the generality of the foregoing, shall have the power and duty to— (1) adopt an official seal; (2) recommend the issuance, suspension, or revocation of licenses under this chapter; (3) adopt, […]
(a) Applications for licenses provided by this chapter shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the appropriate Board and shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof in writing that the applicant— (1) has resided in the Virgin Islands for twelve consecutive months immediately preceding his application; (2) is of good moral character as shown by at […]
(a) Every applicant for a license pursuant to this chapter shall be required to answer a reasonable number of questions in writing and by practical examination to show that he has sufficient knowledge, technical training and administrative ability to perform and supervise the practice of his trade. Each Board shall hold regular examinations at least […]
(a) Applicants for licenses pursuant to this chapter shall apply for one of the following licenses: (1) master electrician’s license (2) master plumber’s license (3) master mechanical license (4) fiber optic technician license (b) An electrical, plumbing, master plumber or master mechanical or fiber optic technician license issued to a person representing a business operating […]
No person who has obtained a license pursuant to this chapter shall allow his name to be used by another either for the purpose of obtaining require permits or for doing business or work under such license.
The bona fide owner and occupier of a single family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessories and quarters in connection with such dwelling may, without obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter, perform electrical, plumbing, fiber optic and mechanical work thereon, providing such person complies with all applicable plumbing or electrical […]
Every person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall execute and deposit with the Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs a bond in a sum of not less than $2,000 and with such number of sureties as the appropriate Board may determine, to be conditioned upon the faithful performance of all work in accordance […]
The examination fee and an investigation fee, if necessary, for a license as a master electrician, master plumber, electrical contractor, fiber optic technician or plumbing contractor shall be determined by the Board and such examination and investigation fees shall be paid to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs.
(a) Each Board may refuse to grant, or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any license if the holder has: (1) secured such license by misrepresentation; (2) failed to maintain the qualifications required by this chapter or demonstrated a level of competence manifestly inconsistent with the retention of the license in question; (3) engaged […]
Whoever violates or refuses to comply with any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation thereunder shall be fined not more than $500 for each and every violation or act of non-compliance.
