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Who Regulates Construction?

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Construction Work Regulated?

Construction contractors, electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, master plumbers, and plumbing contractors require licensure in the Virgin Islands. The purpose of licensure is to set standards of qualifications, education, training, and experience for persons engaged in construction. To promote high standards of professional performance for those persons working in the construction f ield and to ensure that everyone engaged in work in the construction field is licensed.

Who Regulates Construction?

Construction contractors may obtain applications and licensing information from:

Virgin Islands Board for General Construction Contractors Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
3000 Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite 9
Christiansted St. Croix, VI 00820
(340) 713-3522/Fax (340) 718-8250
http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/constructioncontractors/requirements

or

Virgin Islands Board for General Construction Contractors Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Property and Procurement Building
No. 1 Subbase, Room 205
St. Thomas, VI 00820
(340) 714-3522/Fax (340) 776-8303
http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/constructioncontractors/requirements

Electrical contractors and journeyman electricians may obtain applications and licensing information from:

Virgin Islands Board for Electricians Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
3000 Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite 9
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 713-3522/Fax (340) 718-6982
http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/eecjrequirements

Master plumbers am plumbing contractors may obtain applications am licensing information from:

Virgin Islands Board of Plumbers Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
3000 Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite 9
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 713-3522/Fax (340) 718-6982
http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/mppcrequirements

Requirements?

Construction Contractors: Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at least 30 days immediately prior to submittal of application. You will need the following:

a. A completed and certified application;

b. 3, 2x2 photographs of applicant;

c. 1 letter of favorable character testimony;

d. 2 letters of professional reference from individuals with knowledge of applicants work in the construction field;

e. File with the Board, in such form as the Board requires, proof that he/she carries all insurance required by law, including but not limited to, workmen's compensation and general liability insurance;

f. Favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

g. Payment of Required Fees.

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis. All persons interested in being a licensed Construction Contractor are required to sit for an examination. The examination is given 3 times per year.

Construction Contractor fees are as follows:

Application Fee / Exam Fee / License Fee / Renewal Fee

$25 / $100 / $260 / $260

Electrical Contractors: Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at least 30 days immediately prior to submittal of application. You will need the following:

a. A completed and certified application;

b. 3, 2x2 photographs of applicant;

c. 1 letter of favorable character testimony;

d. 2 letters of professional reference from individuals with knowledge of applicants work in the electrical field;

e. At least 5 years experience in trade as a journeyman;

f. College or trade school transcript identifying courses and/or degrees in the electrical field;

g. Verification of registration and/or licensure from another state;

f. Favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

g. Payment of Required Fees.

Any person holding a Master Electrician's License issued in the Virgin Islands may, upon application to the Board, be granted an Electrical Contractor's License without the necessity of taking a written examination if he meets all the other requirements:

a. File with the Board, in such form as the Board requires, proof that he/she carries all insurance required by law, including but not limited to, workmen's compensation and general liability insurance;

b. Be able to prove to the Board that he/she is financially responsible;

c. Show that he/she has a regular place of business at a specified address in the Virgin Islands. Address of business should be in a business zone as regulated by law. Business should be kept open during usual business hours;

d. A person serving as such representative under such license shall devote full time to the business for which the license is issued and shall personally sign applications for a certificate of electrical inspection. Journeyman Electricians: Applicant will need the following:

a. A completed and notarized Journeyman application;

b. Applicant shall have been an apprentice or worker in the trade for at least 4 years, training under a licensed Master Electrician or an Electrical Contractor;

c. The Board may elect to allow the applicant to apply no less than 1500 hours of study in an accredited, approved school towards the experience requirement of paragraph 1 above;

d. Applicant must submit a letter from his employer and 3, 2x2 passport size photographs of self;

e. A journeyman card, valid and approved by another municipality or community of the United States of America may be considered by the board or given credit. This card must be kept up to date and not be expired by more than 1 year and not revoked for unprofessional conduct.

** Please note that holders of Master Electrician's Licenses shall not employ more than 1 full or part-time apprentice or journeyman electrician.

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis. All persons interested in being a licensed master electrician are required to sit for an examination. The examination is given 3 times per year.

Electrician fees are as follows:

Application Fee / Exam Fee / Journeyman Electrician / Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor

$25 / $75 / $50 / $130 / $130

Master Plumber and Plumbing Contractor:
Applicant must be a resident of t he U.S. Virgin Islands for at least 30 days immediately prior to submittal of application. You will need the following:

a. A completed and certified application;

b. 3, 2x2 photographs of applicant;

c. l letter of favorable character testimony;

d. 2 letters of professional reference from individuals with knowledge of applicants work in the plumbing field;

e. At least 5 years experience in trade as a journeyman;

f. College or trade school transcript identifying courses and/or degrees in the plumbing field;

g. Verification of registration and/or licensure from another state;

f. Favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

g. Payment of Required Fees.

Plumbing Contractor:
Any person holding a Master Plumber License issued in the Virgin Islands may, upon application to the Board, be granted a Plumbing Contractor License without the necessity of taking a written examination if he meets all the other
requirements:

a. File with the Board, in such form as the Board requires, proof that he/she carries all insurance required by law, including but not limited to, workmen's compensation and general liability insurance;

b. Be able to prove to the Board that he/she is financially responsible;

c. Show that he/she has a regular place of business at a specified address in the Virgin Islands. Address of business should be in a business zone as regulated by law. Business should be kept open during usual business hours;

d. A person serving as such representative under such license shall devote full time to the business for which the license is issued and shall personally sign applications for certificate of electrical inspection. Journeyman Plumber: Applicant will need the following:

a. A completed and notarized Journeyman application;

b. Applicant shall have been an apprentice or worker in the trade for at least 4 years, training under a licensed Master Plumber or an Plumbing Contractor;

c. The Board may elect to allow the applicant to apply no less than 1500 hours of study in an accredited, approved school towards the experience requirement of paragraph 1 above;

d. Applicant must submit a letter from his employer and 3, 2x2 passport size photographs of self;

e. A journeyman card, valid and approved by another municipality or community of the United States of America may be considered by the board or given credit. This card must be kept up to date and not be expired by more than 1 year and not revoked for unprofessional conduct.

** Please note that holders of Master Plumber Licenses shall not employ more than 1 full or part-time Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician.

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis. All persons interested in being a licensed master plumber are required to sit for an examination. The examination is given 3 times per year.

Plumbing fees are as follows:

Application Fee / Exam Fee / Journeyman Plumber / Master Plumber / Plumbing contractor

$25 / $75 / $50 / $130 / $130

Renewal of Construction Contractor, Electrician, or Plumbing Licenses in the Virgin Islands:

a. A completed and notarized renewal application (available on the back of applicant's current license);

b. A favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

c. Payment of Required Fees.

New Business License Applications Foreign Entities:

Code Requirements:

a. DLCA Business License Application

b. DLCA Professional or Trade Business License Application

c. Application processing fee

d. Licensing fee(s)

e. Certificate of Insurance showing proof of coverage in the Territory

f. Certificate of Good Standing showing proof of registration to do business in another state or U.S. Territory

g. Professional/Trade License in good standing to do business in another state or U.S Territory showing proof of expertise and skills necessary to provide services of professional trade

h. Proof of Tax Identification number

i. Proof of filing with copy attached of complete filed package prepared and filed by a locally licensed Virgin Islands Attorney of all corporate documents required for Foreign Entity registration with Lieutenant Governor's Office [Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation, Consent for Service of Resident Agent, Trade Name application, etc.

J. Proof of affiliation with a locally licensed Virgin Islands construction contractor, engineer or architect (where applicable) on Territorial project work to ensure local building code compliance

Plumbing fees are as follows:

Application Fee / Exam Fee / Journeyman Plumber / Master Plumber / Plumbing contractor

$25 / $75 / $50 / $130 / $130

Renewal of Construction Contractor, Electrician, or Plumbing Licenses in the Virgin Islands:

a. A completed and notarized renewal application (available on the back of applicant's current license);

b. A favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

c. Payment of Required Fees.

New Business License Applications Foreign Entities:

Code Requirements:

a. DLCA Business License Application

b. DLCA Professional or Trade Business License Application

c. Application processing fee

d. Licensing fee(s)

e. Certificate of Insurance showing proof of coverage in the Territory

f. Certificate of Good Standing showing proof of registration to do business in another state or U.S. Territory

g. Professional/Trade License in good standing to do business in another state or U.S Territory showing proof of expertise and skills necessary to provide services of professional trade

h. Proof of Tax Identification number

i. Proof of filing with copy attached of complete filed package prepared and filed by a locally licensed Virgin Islands Attorney of all corporate documents required for Foreign Entity registration with Lieutenant Governor's Office [Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation, Consent for Service of Resident Agent, Trade Name application, etc.

J. Proof of affiliation with a locally licensed Virgin Islands construction contractor, engineer or architect (where applicable) on Territorial project work to ensure local building code compliance


k. Identification and verification of applicable professional/trade skill certification of project supervisors, including but not limited to, the names, official photo identifications and copies of professional/trade certificates.

Reciprocal Agreements

Currently, the Virgin Islands does not have any reciprocal agreement with any of the other states.

However, because of the current state of emergency due to the 2017 hurricanes, candidates can apply and obtain a license under the following TEMA provision:

First time licenses being applied for by preexisting corporate entities domiciled in the United States, the DLCA will expedite the processing of the business and professional trade licenses by suspending the requirement to wait (before issuing the applicable license) until the registration process with the Lieutenant Governor's of {ice ("LGO")
is completed and the certificate of existence for the foreign entity registration in the Virgin Islands is issued by the LGQ upon submittal to the DLCA of proof of filing and copies of the corporate documents filed with the LGO. DLCA will also allow for expedited temporary reciprocity for those professions and/or trades that are essential for the
recovery projects without sitting for the local examination, so long as the professional or trade license applicant provides 1) evidence of passing the National Exam 2) proof of operating in good standing in another U.S Territory or State, 3) proof of an affiliation with a VI licensed professional or trade licensee in the applicable profession or trade,
4) proof of insurance coverage, and 5) identification and verification of the certified professional/trade supervisors doing the recovery work.