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.