Last updated: June 7, 2006
Electrical Codes
2002 National Electrical Code
Code Updates:
Virgin Islands Energy Office
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
#45 Mars Hill
Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI 00840
Phone: (340) 773-1082
Fax: (340) 714-9531
Web Site: http://www.vienergy.org/
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
United States Virgin Islands
Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Property & Procurement Bldg., 1 Sub Base
Rm 205
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-3130 / Fax: (340) 776-0675
http://www.dlca.gov.vi/
Licensing requirements:
| Master Electrician |
| Requirements: |
Applicant must have at least five (5) years experience in trade as a journeyman.
One (1) letter of favorable character testimony.
Two (2) letters of professional reference from person with knowledge of applicant’s work in the electrical field.
Applicant must be resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for thirty (30) days immediately prior to application for examination.
Transcript from college or trade school identifying courses and/or degrees in the electrical field.
Exam required
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| Fees: |
Exam fee: $75
License fee: $100
Application fee: $25 |
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| Renewal: |
Annually; Renewal fee: $100 |
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| Journeyman Electrician |
| Requirements: |
Applicant shall have been an apprentice or worker in the trade for at least four (4) years, training under a licensed Master Electrician or an Electrical Contractor.
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 one (1) above.
Applicant must submit a letter from his employer and three (3) 2x2 passport size photographs of self.
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 one (1) year and not revoked for unprofessional conduct.
Exam required
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Exam fee: $75
License fee: $50 |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Electrical Contractor |
| Requirements: |
Must hold a Masters Electrician license
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.
Be able to prove to the Board that he/she is financially responsible.
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.
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| Fees: |
Exam fee: $75
License fee: $100 |
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Annually; Renewal fee: $100 |
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