Public housing projects; fire prevention

29 V.I.C. § 309 — under Building Code.

29 V.I.C. § 309

Effective July 1, 1973, no public housing project of 30 units or more shall be undertaken in the Virgin Islands unless the plans therefor include plans and specifications for the installation of sufficient waterlines and fire hydrants within such housing project as shall be approved by the Commissioner as sufficient for fire prevention purposes. The water line and fire hydrants shall meet the applicable provisions of the International Fire Code; NFPA 1 Fire Code; and NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.