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V.I. Code tit. 23, § 431 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 3 - Police Regulations|Subchapter XII - Pedestrian Act|§ 431. Penalty

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless otherwise provided in this code, the punishment for violation of any of the provisions of subchapter XII of this chapter, or of any regulations issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be by fine not exceeding $100.00.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 601 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 601. Definitions

 As used in this chapter— “approved” means accepted by the Director of the Virgin Islands Fire Service as a result of investigation and experience, or by reason of text, listing or approval by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., the National Bureau of Standards, the American Gas Association Laboratories or other nationally recognized testing authorities; and “Director” means the Director of the Virgin Islands Fire Service.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 602 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 602. Application to new and existing conditions

 The provisions of this chapter shall apply equally to new and existing conditions except that existing conditions not in strict compliance with the terms of this chapter shall be permitted to continue where the exceptions do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or adjoining property.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 603 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 603. Regulations for fire prevention

 Subject to approval of the Governor, the Director shall prepare and issue such regulations as may be necessary for prevention of fires in all places including but not confined to homes, public buildings, hotels, churches, places of public assembly, theatres, schools, hospitals, industrial and commercial establishments, docks, warehouses, etc. The Director also is authorized to assess reasonable fees, fines and charges for permits, certified copies of reports and other services provided by the Virgin Islands Fire Service; except that the Department of Justice, Office of the Public Defender, Police Department or any Court of the Virgin Islands shall not be charged a fee for certified copies of reports. These regulations, after being approved by the Governor and published, shall have the force and effect of law.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 603a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 603a. Inspection and approval of building plans

 It shall be the duty of the Director or a qualified person designated by him to inspect for compliance with fire safety regulations all plans and specifications required to be submitted to the Commissioner of Public Works by Title 29, section 294(d)(8) and to certify his approval or disapproval thereof to the Commissioner of Public Works within ten days after receipt of same. In event of disapproval of such plans and specifications the Director shall specifically state the reasons therefor and describe changes which must be made in order to meet fire safety standards.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 604 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 604. Authority to enter premises

 The Director, the Chief of the fire service, or any inspector thereof may, at all reasonable hours, enter any building or premises within his jurisdiction for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation which, under the provisions of this chapter, he may deem necessary to be made. The owner or occupant of the building shall, except in cases of an emergency, be notified that such an inspection will take place within a reasonable time previous to the time of inspection.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 606 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 606. Orders to eliminate fire hazards

 Whenever the Director or any of the officers, members, or inspectors of the fire service as mentioned in section 605 of this title shall find in any building or upon any premises dangerous or hazardous conditions as follows, the Director shall order such dangerous conditions or materials to be removed or remedied and/or the building or other structure to which such conditions relate to be vacated in such manner as may be specified by the Director: (1) dangerous or unlawful amounts of combustible or explosive matter; (2) hazardous conditions arising from defective or improperly installed equipment for handling or using combustible or explosive matter; (3) dangerous accumulations of rubbish, waste paper, boxes, shavings or other highly flammable materials; (4) accumulations of dust or waste material in air conditioning systems or of grease in kitchen exhaust ducts; (5) obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors or windows, liable to interfere with the operations of the fire service or egress of occupants in case of fire; or (6) any building or other structure which, for want of repairs, lack of sufficient fire escapes or other exit facilities, automatic or other fire alarm apparatus or fire extinguishing equipment, or by reason of age or dilapidated condition, or from any other cause creates a fire hazard.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 607 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 607. Service of order; appeals

 (a) The service of the orders mentioned in section 606 of this title may be made upon the owner, occupant or other person responsible for the conditions, either by delivering a copy thereof personally or by delivering the copy to and leaving it with any person in charge of the premises, or in case no such person is found upon the premises, by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of the said premises. Whenever it may be necessary to serve such an order upon the owner of premises, the order may be served either by delivering to and leaving with the owner a copy of the order, or, if the owner is absent from the jurisdiction of the officer making the order, by mailing the copy to the owner's last known post office address. (b) Within 24 hours after the service of an order under this section, the owner or occupant may appeal from the order to the Board of Building Appeals, which shall have jurisdiction to determine such appeal. (c) In the event that the Director shall pursuant to section 606, paragraph (6) of this chapter order the removal of a building or other structure, and the owner shall fail within the time stated in the order to comply, the Director may cause the building or other structure to be demolished and removed by the Government of the Virgin Islands. In such event the Director shall by certified mail, return receipt requested, demand that the owner pay within sixty days the reasonable costs of demolition and removal. If the costs assessed by the Director are not paid within the sixty-day period, the amount due shall be a lien in favor of the Government of the Virgin Islands upon the real property on which the building or other structure was located, and the amount due may be collected by seizure and sale of the property.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 608 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 608. Permits

 (a) Permits required by the provisions of this chapter shall be obtained in writing from the Director. Permits shall be for such period as the Director may specify but not exceeding one year. They shall be kept on the premises designated therein and shall be subject to inspection by any officer of the fire or police services. (b) Before permits are issued the Director shall make or cause to be made such inspections or tests as are necessary to assure that the provisions of this chapter are complied with. (c) No permit required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be issued for the location of hazardous chemicals or activities unless the permitted use is located beyond 1,000 feet of any nursery, elementary, or secondary school, playground, hospital, or senior citizens' residential center; Provided, however, That any gasoline or storage facility which had been in active operation prior to the enactment of Act 4886 shall not be affected.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 609 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 609. Conformity to nationally recognized standard practice

 The storage, handling, and use of flammable or explosive substances and the use or occupancy of buildings or premises shall be in conformity with nationally recognized standard practice for the safeguarding to a reasonable degree of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion. Compliance with the provisions of the National Fire Prevention Association Fire Prevention Code, 1999 Spring Meeting Edition and any subsequent Edition or future amendments of the Fire Prevention Code approved by the National Fire Prevention Association, shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence of compliance with nationally recognized standard practice for all matters not covered by this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 610 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 610. Penalties

 Whoever— (1) refuses to allow entry for the purpose of inspection under section 605 of this title or otherwise interferes by hindering such entry; or (2) fails to comply with an order under section 606 of this title within 5 days after the service of the order, or within 5 days after an appeal therefrom has been determined; or (3) violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation or order issued under this chapter, for which a penalty is not otherwise provided — shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Anyone who fails to comply with an order under section 612 of this title within 5 days after service of the order or within 5 days after an appeal therefrom has been determined shall be fined $200 a day or imprisoned not more than 90 days, or both.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 611 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 611. Emergency procedures

 (a) Whenever the Director determines that a serious and immediate threat to the life of the occupants or residents of any building or other structure exists due to the presence at or near such building or structure of any of the conditions specified in section 606 of this subchapter, he may, prior to complying with the procedures pertaining to orders in sections 606 and 607 of this subchapter, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for an order declaring the existence of a serious and immediate threat to life and requiring immediate vacation of all occupants and residents from such building or structure. The court shall, not later than twenty-four hours from the receipt of such a petition, conduct a hearing on the matter and, if it determines that a serious and immediate threat to life exists, issue an order in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. Hearings conducted pursuant to this subsection may be held ex parte if the Director can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the court that he has made a reasonable effort to notify the owner, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure of his intention to petition the court pursuant to this subsection. (b) As soon as practicable, but in no event later than forty-eight (48) hours after obtaining a court order pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Director shall issue and serve an order pursuant to the provisions of sections 606 and 607 of this subchapter which, if complied with, would eliminate the serious and immediate threat to the life of the occupants and residents of the building or structure which is the subject of the court order. (c) Court orders issued pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect until the issuing court, upon the petition of the owner, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure, proves that the serious and immediate threat to life has been eliminated.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 612 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 612. Removal of hazards

 The Director is authorized after determining that a threat to life exists to order the removal or have removed those hazards, such as gasoline tanks and other facilities for the storage of dangerous chemicals, but not limited to activities delineated in this chapter, which are located within 1,000 feet of any nursery, elementary, or secondary school, playground, hospital, or senior citizens' residential center.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 613 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 613. Reclassification of designated employees of the Virgin Islands Fire Service

 (a) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary and in conjunction with the establishment of the Arson Prevention and Investigation Unit, the Director of Fire Service may reclassify designated employees of the Fire Service in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Fire Marshals shall be equivalent to Fire Captains; (2) Fire Inspectors shall be equivalent to Fire Lieutenants; (3) Deputy Inspectors I or Deputy Marshals I shall be equivalent to Fire Sergeants; (4) Deputy Inspectors II or Deputy Marshals II shall be equivalent to Fire Corporals; and (5) Deputy Inspectors III or Deputy Marshals III shall be equivalent to Fire Fighters. (b) The total number of reclassifications shall not exceed five reclassifications for each District. (c) Such reclassification shall not affect the classified service status of the employees so reclassified. (d) Any subsequent promotions within said Unit shall be accomplished in accordance with the normal competitive and promotion process and procedures of the Fire Service as if the reclassified employees were in competition for promotions from such employees' previously classified positions.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 641 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter II - Bowling Alleys|§ 641. Bowling alleys generally

 Bowling alleys shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this chapter, as well as the provisions of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 642 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter II - Bowling Alleys|§ 642. Permit required

 A permit shall be required for the operation of any bowling alley.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 643 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter II - Bowling Alleys|§ 643. Alley resurfacing operations

 Resurfacing operations shall not be carried on while the establishment is open for business. The Director shall be notified when alleys are to be resurfaced. Proper ventilation shall be provided. Heating, ventilating, or cooling systems employing recirculation of air shall not be operated during resurfacing operations or within one hour following the application of flammable finishes. All electric motors or other equipment in the area which might be a source of ignition shall be shut down, and all smoking and use of open flames shall be prohibited during the application of flammable finishes and for one hour thereafter.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 644 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter II - Bowling Alleys|§ 644. Pin refinishing

 Pin refinishing involving the application of flammable finishes shall be done only in a special room meeting the requirements for a Type B inside storage or mixing room (for details see the Fire Prevention Code adopted by section 609 of this title); such room shall not be located below grade nor shall it have communication with any pits, wells, pockets or basements. Storage of flammable liquids in such rooms shall not exceed a combined aggregate of 60 gallons in original metal containers, or approved safety containers not exceeding 5 gallons individual capacity. A metal waste can with self-closing cover shall be provided for all waste materials and rags; contents shall be removed daily. Smoking shall be prohibited at all times in refinishing rooms.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 661 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter III - Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film|§ 661. Application of subchapter

 This subchapter applies to the storage and handling of cellulose nitrate motion picture film, hereafter referred to as “nitrate film”. Film having a cellulose acetate or other approved slow-burning base, marked safety film, is exempt from these provisions.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 662 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter III - Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film|§ 662. Permit required

 (a) No person shall store, keep or have on hand more than 25 pounds (for 35 mm. film about 5,000 feet) of nitrate motion picture film without a permit. (b) No person shall sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any nitrate motion picture film to any person not having a permit to handle, use or display such film.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 663 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter III - Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film|§ 663. Enclosures for motion picture projectors

 (a) Two openings for each motion picture projector shall be provided; one for the projectionist's view (observation port) shall be not larger than 200 square inches, and the other through which the picture is projected (projection port) shall be not larger than 120 square inches. Where separate stereoption, spot or flood light machines are installed in the same enclosure with picture projectors not more than one opening for each such machine shall be provided for both the operator's view and for the projection of the light, but two or more machines may be operated through the same opening; such openings shall be as small as practicable and shall be capable of being protected by approved automatic shutters. (b) Each opening shall be provided with an approved gravity shutter. Shutters shall be of not less than 10-gauge iron or its equivalent, or of ¼ inch hard asbestos board. Shutters shall be suspended, arranged and interconnected so that all shutters will close upon the operating of some suitable fusible or mechanical releasing device. Each shutter shall have a fusible link above it, and there shall also be one located over each upper projector magazine which, upon operating, will close all the shutters. There shall also be provided suitable means for manually closing all shutters simultaneously from any projector head and from a point within the projection room near each exit door. Shutters on openings not in use shall be kept closed. (c) All shelves, furniture and fixtures within the enclosure shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except that tables may be of wood construction with no member less than 1 ½ inch in least dimension. No combustible material of any sort shall be permitted or allowed to be within such enclosure, except the films used in the operation of the projector, and film cement. (d) Ventilation shall be provided by one or more mechanical exhaust systems which shall draw air from each arc lamp housing and from one or more points near the ceiling. Systems shall exhaust to outdoors either directly or through a noncombustible flue used for no other purpose. Exhaust capacity shall be not less than 15 nor more than 50 cubic feet per minute for each arc lamp housing plus 200 cubic feet per minute for the room itself. Systems shall be controlled from within the enclosure and have pilot lights to indicate operation. The exhaust systems serving the projection room may be extended to cover rooms associated therewith such as rewind rooms. No dampers shall be installed in such exhaust systems. Ventilation of these rooms shall not be connected in any way with ventilating or air conditioning systems serving other portions of the building. (e) Exhaust ducts shall be of noncombustible material, and shall either be kept one inch from combustible material or covered with ½ inch of noncombustible heat insulating material.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 664 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter III - Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film|§ 664. Handling of nitrate film

 (a) Rewinding of nitrate films shall be performed either in a special rewind room at an approved location, or in the projection room. An approved can for scrap film having a self-closing hinged cover shall be provided. (b) Nitrate film in any projection room or rewinding room shall be kept as follows: (1) Up to 40 pounds of film (8,000 feet of 35 mm. film) may be kept in I.C.C. shipping containers, or approved cabinet in each room. (2) If the amount of film on hand exceeds 40 pounds, an approved cabinet shall be provided, in which the amount of film in excess of 40 pounds shall be kept.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 681 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter IV - Dry Cleaning Plants|§ 681. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter— “dry cleaning” means the process of removing dirt, grease, paints, and other stains from wearing apparel, textiles, fabrics, rugs, etc., by the use of nonaqueous liquid solvents, flammable or nonflammable, and it shall include the process of dyeing clothes or other fabrics or textiles in a solution of dye colors and nonaqueous liquid solvents; and “rated” as applied to solvents means classified as to fire hazard in accordance with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.'s Standard of Classification.
V.I. Code tit. 23, § 682 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 23 - Internal Security and Public Order|Chapter 9 - Fire Prevention Code|Subchapter IV - Dry Cleaning Plants|§ 682. Classification of systems

 Dry cleaning systems shall be classified as follows: (1) Class I Systems shall be those utilizing solvents rated above 40. (Example—50 degree F. Flashpoint Naphtha.) (2) Class II Systems shall be those utilizing solvents rated 40 or below, but which do not comply with Class III or Class IV requirements. (Example—Standard Solvent.) (3) Class III Systems shall be those employing equipment listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., utilizing solvents having specified characteristics and rated at 25 or below. (Example—140 degree F. Flashpoint Solvent.) (4) Class IV Systems shall be those utilizing solvents rated as nonflammable, or as nonflammable at ordinary temperatures and only moderately flammable at higher temperatures, rated not over 5. (Examples—Carbon Tetrachloride and Perchlorethylene.)