Accreditation & Licensing Bodies
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Alabama
Alabama Dept of Labour
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
P.O. Box 303500
Montgomery, AL 36130-3500
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Alaska
Alaska Dept of Labour
Division of Labour Standards & Safety
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 302
Anchorage, AK 99503-4149
A State Operator License is required.
The State of Alaska has 4 licensing levels:
- Alaska Fireman
- Alaska 3rd Class Stationary Engineer
- Alaska 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Alaska 1st Class Stationary Engineer
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Arizona
Industrial Commission of Arizona
Division of Occupational Safety & Health, Boiler Safety
800 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 19070
Phoenix, AZ 85005-9070
Legislation states that "a qualified attendant is required for Power Boilers", but there is NO State Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Labor
Boiler Inspection Division
10421 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
State Operator Licensing is required.
Power boilers & Heating boiler 50 horsepower or more require a licensed operator present at all times.
Local Residency is not required to apply for a license. Licenses from other jurisdictions may be recognized.
The State of Arkansas has 2 licensing levels:
- Arkansas Low Pressure Boiler Operator
- Arkansas High Pressure Boiler Operator
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California
California Labor & Workforce Development Agency
DIR - Division of Occupational Safety & Health
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1302
Oakland, CA 94612
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Building & Safety Department
Pressure Vessel Section
3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2010
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized.
The City of Los Angeles has 4 licensing levels:
- Los Angeles Steam Engineer - Unlimited w/Turbine Endorsement
- Los Angeles Boiler Operator - 35 HP
- Los Angeles Steam Engineer - 500 HP
- Los Angeles Steam Engineer – Unlimited
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Colorado
Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment
Division of Oil & Public Safety, Pressure Vessel Section
2890 Kiowa Court
Grand Junction, CO 81506
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Denver
Community Planning and Development Services Building Inspections Division
200 West 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80202
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized.
Stationary Engineer License is also required to operate refrigeration systems.
The City of Denver has 5 licensing levels:
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Denver Boilermaker Journeyman
- Denver Boilermaker Supervisor
- Denver Boiler Operator-Class B
- Denver Boiler Operator-Class A
- Denver Stationary Engineer
Pueblo
Pueblo Regional Building Department
316 West 15th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions not recognized must take exam.
The City of Pueblo has 3 licensing levels:
- Pueblo Boiler Operator Class C
- Pueblo Operating Engineer Class B
- Pueblo Chief Engineer Class A
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Connecticut
Connecticut Dept of Public Safety
Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services
Office of State Building Inspector
1111 Country Club Road, PO Box 2794
Middletown, CT 06457-9294
Legislation is being introduced to require an Operator's License for Boilers.
Bridgeport
City Hall, City Clerk
45 Lyon Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Local residency is required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized to qualify for exam must still take exam.
No Seal Low Pressure Operator The City of Bridgeport has 4 licensing levels:
- Bridgeport Boiler Tender
- Bridgeport Red Seal Limited on Boilers
- Bridgeport Blue Seal Unlimited on Boilers
- Bridgeport Chief Engineer Unlimited
New Haven
City Hall, 200 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06517
Local residency is not required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions is recognized for a reciprocal and experience.
The City of New Haven has 3 licensing levels:
- New Haven Firemen
- New Haven Refrigeration Operator
- New Haven Engineer
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Delaware
State of Delaware
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
PO Box 674 Dover, DE 19901-0674
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Wilmington
City County Building
800 French Street, 6th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801-3537
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized but still must take exam.
The City of Wilmington has 4 licensing levels:
- Wilmington Fireman
- Wilmington 3rd Class Engineer
- Wilmington 2nd Class Engineer
- Wilmington 1st Class Engineer
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District of Columbia
DC Consumer Regulatory Affairs
Building Inspections Division
941 North Capital Street, N.E
Washington, DC 20002
Local residency may not be required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions may be recognized for experience, check with jurisdiction.
The District of Columbia has 7 licensing levels:
- DC Refrigeration Engineer Class 8A
- DC Steam & Hot Water Heating Boiler Engineer Class 6
- DC Steam Engineer High Pressure Boiler Class 5
- DC Steam Engineer High Pressure Boiler Class 4
- DC Steam Engineer High & Low Pressure Boiler Class 3
- DC Steam Engineer Class 2
- DC Steam Engineer Class 1
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Florida
Florida State Fire Marshall
Bureau of Fire Prevention
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Miami
City of Miami
Building Department Inspection Services, Mechanical Department
PO BOX 330708
Miami, FL 33233-0708
Tampa
Hillsboro County Building Department
800 East Twigs, Room 102
Tampa, FL 33601
Local residency is not required to apply for license. Licenses from other jurisdictions not specified if accepted for experience.
The City of Tampa has 7 licensing levels:
- Tampa 1st Class Unlimited Engineer
- Tampa 2nd Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Tampa 1st Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Tampa Fireman Low Pressure
- Tampa Fireman High Pressure
- Tampa 2nd Class Steam Engineer
- Tampa 1st Class Steam Engineer
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Georgia
Georgia Department of Labor Safety Engineering Division
1700 Century Circle, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Hawaii
Hawaii Dept of Labor & Industrial Relations
Occupational Safety & Health Division Boiler Inspection Division
830 Punchbowl Street, Room 425
Honolulu, HI 96813
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Idaho
Idaho Division of Building Safety
1090 East Watertower
Meridian, ID 83642
Boilers that do not specifically contain all the fail-safe features necessary to operate fully unattended shall have qualified boiler attendants.
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Illinois
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Chicago
Department of Buildings
Bureau of Licensing & Registration
Room 104, 4th Floor, 121 North LaSalle Street
The City of Chicago has 1 licensing level:
- Chicago Stationary Engineer
Decatur
Board of Examiners, Steam Engineers
Decatur, IL 60602
At this time this License law may no longer be Active.
Information was not clear when obtained.
The City of Decatur has 2 licensing levels:
- Decatur 2nd Grade Engineer
- Decatur 1st Grade Engineer
East Saint Louis
City Hall, Boiler Inspector
East St Louis, IL 66201
At this time this License law may no longer be Active. Information was not clear when obtained.
Elgin
City Hall
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120-5650
The City of Elgin has 2 licensing levels:
- Elgin Boiler Fireman
- Elgin Stationary Engineer
Evanston
Building & Zoning Department
555 Lincoln Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Must have either a NIULPE License or a license issued from another jurisdiction to apply for test.
The City of Evanston has 1 licensing level:
- Evanston Stationary Engineer
Peoria
Peoria City Hall
419 Fulton
Peoria, IL 61602
Local residency is not required to apply for a license. Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized for experience.
The City of Peoria has 4 licensing levels:
- Peoria Boiler Tender
- Peoria 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Peoria 1st Class Stationary Engineer
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Indiana
Indiana State Building Commissioner
Department of Fire & Building Services
402 West Washington Street, Room W246
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
NIULPE License appears to be recognized in certain parts of Indiana.
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Terre Haute
Office of the Board of Examining Engineers
17 Harding Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized for experience.
The City of Terre Haute has 3 licensing levels:
- Terra Haute 3rd Class Engineer 50 hp
- Terra Haute 2nd Class Engineer 200 hp
- Terra Haute Engineer Unlimited
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Iowa
Des Moines
Armory Building
602 East 1st Street
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized for experience.
The City of Des Moines has 5 licensing levels:
- Des Moines 2nd Class Fireman
- Des Moines 1st Class Fireman
- Des Moines 3rd Class Engineer
- Des Moines 2nd Class Engineer
- Des Moines 1st Class Engineer
Souix City
Inspection Services Division Board of Examiners of Mechanical Stationary Engineers
City Hall, 405 6th Street
PO Box 477
Souix City, IA 51102-0447
Local residency is not specified to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are considered on an individual basis for experience.
The City of Souix City has 4 licensing levels:
- Souix City 4th Class Engineer Low & High Pressure
- Souix City 3rd Class Engineer Low & High Pressure
- Souix City 2nd Class Engineer Low & High Pressure
- Souix City 1st Class Engineer Low & High Pressure
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Kansas
Kansas Department of Human Resources
Division of Workers Compensation Industrial Safety & Health Section
512 SW Sixth Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3174
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Kentucky
Kentucky Dept of Housing Buildings & Construction Boiler Section
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Covington City
Covington City Hall
Examiner of Engineers
Covington, KY 41011
Local residency is not specified to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are considered on an individual basis for experience.
- Covington 2nd Class Engineer
- Covington 1st Class Engineer
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Louisiana
An operator is required to be in attendance during operation.
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
New Orleans
City of New Orleans
Department of Safety & Permits Mechanical Inspection Bureau
1300 Perdido Street, Room 7E05
New Orleans, LA 70122
Engineer's Licenses Cover both Boiler's & Refrigeration Machines.
6 months local residency is required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience.
An Operator is required to be in attendance during boiler operation.
The City of New Orleans has 4 licensing levels:
- New Orleans Special Operator's Certificate
- New Orleans 3rd Class Engineer
- New Orleans 2nd Class Engineer
- New Orleans 1st Class Engineer
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Maine
Maine Dept of Professional & Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Only US Coast Guard Licenses are accepted for a reciprocity license.
The State of Maine has 6 licensing levels:
- Maine Heating Boiler Operator Low Pressure
- Maine High Pressure Boiler Operator
- Maine 4th Class Stationary Engineer
- Maine 3rd Class Stationary Engineer
- Maine 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Maine 1st Class Stationary Engineer
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Maryland
Maryland Dept of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Division of Labor & Industry
1100 North Eutaw Street, Room 300
Baltimore, MD 21201
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Baltimore
Department of Licensing & Regulations
203 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Local residency is not required to apply for exam. Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience.
The City of Balitmore has 3 licensing levels:
- Baltimore 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Baltimore 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Baltimore 1st Grade Stationary Engineer
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety
Engineering Section, Division of Inspection
John W. McCormack Building
One Ashburton Place, Room 101
Boston, MA 02108
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience.
Continuing education is now required to maintain licenses every year.
The State of Massachusetts has 6 licensing levels:
- Massachusetts Refrigeration Apprentice
- Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician
- Massachusetts 1st Class Fireman
- Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman
- Massachusetts Special to Operate
- Massachusetts 3rd Class Engineer
- Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer
- Massachusetts 1st Class Engineer
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Michigan
Michigan Dept of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Construction Code & Fire Safety Boiler Division
PO Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Dearborn
Department of Public Works Building Safety Division
Town Hall Annex West 4500 Maple Street
Dearborn. MI 48126
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is recognized for experience.
The City of Dearborn has 8 licensing levels:
- Dearborn Turbine & Reciprocal Engine Operator
- Dearborn Refrigeration Engineer
- Dearborn Low Pressure Boiler Operator
- Dearborn High Pressure Boiler Operator
- Dearborn 4th Class Engineer
- Dearborn 3rd Class Engineer
- Dearborn 2nd Class Engineer
- Dearborn 1st Class Engineer
Detroit
Department of Buildings & Safety Engineering
408 Coleman A. Young Municipal
Center Detroit, MI 48226
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is not specified if accepted for experience.
The City of Detroit has 7 licensing levels:
- Detroit Portable Steam Equipment Operator
- Detroit Miniature Boiler Operator
- Detroit Low Pressure Boiler Operator
- Detroit High Pressure Boiler Operator
- Detroit 3rd Class Stationary Engineer
- Detroit 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Detroit 1st Class Stationary Engineer
Grand Rapids
Mechanical Inspection Department
345 State Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is not specified if accepted for experience.
The City of Grand Rapids has 2 licensing levels:
- Grand Rapids Boiler Operator
- Grand Rapids Boiler Engineer
Saginaw
Saginaw City Hall, City Clerks Office
1315 S. Washington Ave, Room 102
Saginaw, MI 48601
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is recognized for experience.
The City of Saginaw has 1 licensing level:
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Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Code Administration & Inspection Services
443 Lafayette Road North, Fourth Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155-4304
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is recognized for experience.
High Pressure Plants Operator Must Be In Attendance At All Times.
The State of Minnesota has 10 licensing levels:
- Minnesota Chief-A
- Minnesota Chief-B
- Minnesota Chief-C
- Minnesota 1-A
- Minnesota 1-B
- Minnesota 1-C
- Minnesota 2-A
- Minnesota 2-B
- Minnesota 2-C
- Minnesota Special Engineer
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Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Health Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Branch
570 East Woodrow Wilson, Suite 110
Jackson, MS 39216
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Missouri
Missouri Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Unit
PO Box 1421
Jefferson City, MO 65102
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Kansas City
Kansas City Dept of Building & Inspection, Codes Administration Division
414 East 12th Street, 18th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64106
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is recognized for experience.
The City of Kansas City has 4 licensing levels:
- Kansas City Fireman
- Kansas City Plant Fireman
- Kansas City Refrigeration Operating Engineer
- Kansas City Plant Operating Engineer
St. Joseph
St Joseph Dept of Public Works Board of Engineers, Building Regulations
City Hall Room 204,
12th & Frederick
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is not recognized for experience.
The City of St. Joseph has 4 licensing levels:
- St Joseph 2nd Class Refrigeration Engineer
- St Joseph Steam Heating Engineer
- St Joseph 2nd Class Steam Engineer
- St Joseph 1st Class Operating Engineer
St. Louis
Department of Public Safety Trades Group, City Hall Room 425,
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is not specified if recognized for experience.
Engineers License covers Steam & Refrigeration Systems.
The City of St. Louis has 2 licensing levels:
- St Louis Stationary Engineer Class 1
- St Louis Stationary Engineer Class 2
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Montana
Montana Dept of Labor & Industry
Building Codes Bureau, Boiler Safety Program
301 South Park, PO Box 200517
Helena, MT 59620-0517
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licensing from other jurisdictions is not recognized for experience.
Licenses are required throughout the entire state.
The State of Montana has 5 licensing levels:
- Montana Low Pressure Boiler Engineer
- Montana 3rd Class Boiler Engineer
- Montana 2nd Class Boiler Engineer
- Montana 1st Class Boiler Engineer
- Montana Agricultural Boiler Engineer
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Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Labor
Office of Safety & Labor Standards, Boiler Program
PO Box 95024
Lincoln, NE 68509-5024
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration License Law at this time.
Lincoln
Lincoln Board of Examiners
City-County Building
Lincoln, NE 68508
At this time this license law may not be active. Information was not clear when obtained.
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience.
The City of Lincoln has 3 licensing levels:
- Lincoln Fireman
- Lincoln 3rd Grade Engineer
- Lincoln 2nd Grade Engineer
- Lincoln 1st Grade Engineer
Omaha
City-County Building Permits & Inspection Division, Mechanical Section
1819 Farnam, Room 1110
Omaha, NE 68183
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are not recognized for experience.
The City of Omaha has 3 licensing levels:
- Omaha 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Omaha 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Omaha 1st Grade Stationary Engineer
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Nevada
Nevada Occupational Safety & Health
Enforcement Section, Mechanical
Unit 1301 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration License Law at this time.
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Labor
PO Box 2076
Concord, NH 03302-2076
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration License Law at this time.
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New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Labor Division of Public & Occupational Safety
Bureau of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Compliance
PO Box 392
Trenton, NJ 08625-0392
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized but only to qualify to sit for the exam.
Low pressure boiler operators must be on premises when boiler is on and building is occupied.
High pressure boilers must be manned within sight and sound of boilers at all times when in operation.
Licenses are required throughout the state.
The State of New Jersey has 13 licensing levels:
- New Jersey White Seal Boiler operator Special
- New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure Operator
- New Jersey Black Seal High Pressure Operator
- New Jersey Black Seal High Pressure Operator in Charge
- New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class1C Stationary Engineer
- New Jersey Red Seal 2nd Class1B Stationary Engineer
- New Jersey Gold Seal 1st Class1A Stationary Engineer
- New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class2C Refrigeration Engineer
- New Jersey Red Seal 2nd Class2B Refrigeration Engineer
- New Jersey Gold Seal 3rd Class1A Refrigeration Engineer
- New Jersey Blue Seal Third Class 8C Portable Boiler Engineer
- New Jersey Red Seal Second Class 8B Portable Boiler Engineer
- New Jersey Gold Seal First Class 9A Steam Locomotive Engineer
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New Mexico
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept. Construction Industries Division
PO Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Qualifications and type of exam is unknown at this time.
Residency & License Reciprocity is unknown Licenses are required throughout the state except for Albuquerque which has its own license law.
The State of New Mexico has 4 licensing levels:
- New Mexico Boiler Operator Leve III
- New Mexico Boiler Operator Level II
- New Mexico Boiler Operator Level I
- New Mexico Chief Boiler Technician
Albequerque
Albequerque Planning Department
Building & Safety Division 600 Second Street
Albuquerque, NM 87102
The City of Alberquerque requires operator in attendance
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New York
New York State Department of Labor
Division of Safety & Health Boiler Safety Bureau
State Office Building Campus Bldg12, Rm165
New York, NY 12240-0102
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License law at this time
Buffalo
Buffalo Dept of Permit & Inspection Services
65 Niagara Square, Room 312
Buffalo, NY 14202-3379
Local residency is not required to apply for the license Licenses for other jurisdictions are recognized but it's up to the Chief Inspector who will prorate.
The City of Buffalo has 6 licensing levels:
- Buffalo 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Buffalo 1st Class Stationary Engineer
- Buffalo Chief Stationary Engineer
- Buffalo 2nd Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Buffalo 1st Class Refrigeration Engineer
- Buffalo Chief Refrigeration Engineer
Mt Vernon
Boiler & Refrigeration Operator & Inspector, City Hall
Roosevelt Square, Room 212
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
At this time this license law may not be active. Information was not clear when obtained.
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized but to qualify for exam only.
The City of MT Vernon has 4 licensing levels:
- Mt Vernon Refrigeration Operator
- Mt Vernon Fireman
- Mt Vernon 2nd Class Engineer
- Mt Vernon 1st Class Engineer
New York City
Department of Buildings
Central Operation/Inspections, Boiler Division
280 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Local residency is not required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions partly accepted.
1 year's experience must also be done in NYC.
Operator's can only be no more then 100 feet from the High Pressure Boilers when in Operation.
The City of New York has 2 licensing levels:
- New York City Portable High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer
- New York City Refrigeration Engineer
New York City
Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Skill Trades & License Division
1 Center Street
New York, NY 10007
The City of New York has 3 licensing levels:
- New York City Air Compressor Operator
- New York City Low Pressure Oil Burner Operator No. # 6 Fuels
- New York City DOB Stationary Engineer
Niagara Falls
City Clerk's Office
Board of Examiners, Stationary Engineers
745 Main Street, PO Box 69
Niagara Falls, NY 14302-0069
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions may not be accepted. Check with agency.
The City of Niagara Falls has 3 licensing levels:
- Niagara Falls Fireman Class C
- Niagara Falls Fireman Class B
- Niagara Falls Fireman Class A
Rochester
Bureau of Buildings & Zoning Department of Community Development, City Hall
30 Church Street, Room 121B
Rochester, NY 14614-1290
Local residency is not specified if required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions not specified if accepted.
The City of Rochester has 4 licensing levels:
- Rochester 3rd Class Engineer
- Rochester 2nd Class Engineer
- Rochester 1st Class Engineer
- Rochester Chief Engineer
- Rochester 3rd Class Refrigeration Operator
- Rochester 2nd Class Refrigeration Operator
- Rochester 1st Class Refrigeration Operator
- Rochester Chief Refrigeration Operator
Tonowanda
Smoke Abatement Office, City Hall
Tonawanda, NY 14150
At this time this License Law may not be active. Information was not clear when obtained.
The City of Tonowanda has 6 licensing levels:
- Tonowanda Special Engineer
- Tonowanda 2nd Class Engineer
- Tonowanda 1st Class Engineer
- Tonowanda Chief Engineer
- Tonowanda 1st Class Refrigeration Operator
- Tonowanda Chief Refrigeration Operator
White Plains
Fire Dept, Public Safety Building
77 S Lexington Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
At this time this License Law make have been changed. Information was not clear when obtained.
Local residency is required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions accepted for experience.
The City of White Plains has 4 licensing levels:
- White Plains Refrigeration Operator
- White Plains 2nd Class Engineer
- White Plains 1st Class Engineer
- White Plains Chief Engineer
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North Carolina
North Carolina Dept of Labor
Boiler Safety Bureau
1101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License at this time.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Insurance Department Boiler Inspection Program
425 Fifth Street
North Bismarck, ND 58501-4033
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License at this time.
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Ohio
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance-Boiler
PO Box 4009, 6606 Tussing Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009
Local residency is not specified if required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions accepted for experience.
Licenses are required throughout the state.
The State of Ohio has 5 licensing levels:
- Ohio Low Pressure Boiler Operator
- Ohio High Pressure Boliler Operator
- Ohio 3rd Class Engineer
- Ohio 2nd Class Engineer
- Ohio 1st Class Engineer
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Labor SafetyDivision
4001 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5212
Oklahoma City
Nonmandatory State Boiler Operator's License now in effect
Oklahoma City, City Hall Boiler Inspector
200 North Walker
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Local residency is not required to apply for a license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized for experience.
The City of Oklahoma has 2 licensing levels:
- Oklahoma City Class 1 High Pressure Boiler Operator
- Oklahoma City Class 2 Low Pressure Boiler Operator
Tulsa
Tulsa Board of Examiners City Hall, Permit Center
Room 101, 200 Civic Center Drive
Tulsa, OK 74103
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized for experience.
The City of Tusla has 4 licensing levels:
- Tulsa Refrigeration Special Engineer
- Tulsa Steam Specialist Engineer
- Tulsa 3rd Class Engineer
- Tulsa 2nd Class Engineer
- Tulsa 1st Class Engineer
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Oregon
Oregon Dept of Consumer & Business Services
Building Codes Division, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Group
PO Box 14470, 1535 Edgewater NW
Salem, OR 97309
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License law at this time.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept of Labor & Industry Boiler Section
1614 Labor & Industry Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Erie
Bureau of Air Pollution Engineers
City Hall Room 507
626 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions not recognized for experience.
The City of Erie has 4 licensing levels:
- Erie Refrigeration Engineer
- Erie Water Tender
- Erie 2nd Class Stationary Engineer
- Erie 1st Class Chief Stationary Engineer
Philadelphia
Department of Licensing & Inspections
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions not recognized for experience.
The City of Philadelphia has 6 licensing levels:
- Philadelphia Stationary Fireman Class D
- Philadelphia Portable & Stationary Engineer Class C
- Philadelphia Refrigeration Engineer Class B
- Philadelphia Stationary, Steam Boiler & Refrigeration Engineer for Schools
- Philadelphia Stationary & Refrigeration Engineer Class A
- Philadelphia Stationary Fireman Class D
Pittsburgh
Bureau of Building Inspection
1600 West Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions not recognized for experience.
N.I.U.L.P.E. Licenses now accepted in City of Pittsburgh.
Continuing Education is now required each year to maintain license.
The City of Pittsburgh has 4 licensing levels:
- Pittsburgh Class B Refrigeration Operator
- Pittsburgh Class A Refrigeration Operator
- Pittsburgh Boiler Fireman
- Pittsburgh Stationary Engineer
Scranton
Not known what type of License Law Scranton has but they do have a License Scranton.
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Puerto Rico
Department of Labor & Human Resources
Occupational Safety & Health Office
505 Munoz Rivera Avenue
Hato Rey
An operator is required to be in attendance during boiler operation.
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island Dept of Labor & Training
Division of Occupational Safety, Boiler Unit
PO BOX 21057
Cranston, RI 02920-0942
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Providence
City Building
190 Dyer Street
Providence, RI 02903-1712
Local residency not required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions may not be recognized for experience.
The City of Providence has 5 licensing levels:
- Providence Apprentice Fireman
- Providence Refrigeration Machine Operator
- Providence Boiler Operator/Fireman
- Providence Stationary Engineer
- Woonsocket Boiler Operator
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South Carolina
South Carolina Dept of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Office of Occupational Safety & Health
PO BOX 11329
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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South Dakota
South Dakota Dept of Commerce & Regulation Office of State Fire Marshall
18 West Capital Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2080
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Tennesse
Tennessee Dept of Labor & Workforce Development
Division of Boiler Inspection
710 James Robertson Parkway, Third Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-0663
No State jurisdictional Boiler/Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Memphis
Memphis Board of Examiners, Stationary Engineers
City Hall, Construction Code Enforcement
6465 Mullins Station Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions recognized to apply for exam.
The City of Memphis has 6 licensing levels:
- Memphis 3rd Class Refrigeration Operator
- Memphis 2nd Class Refrigeration Operator
- Memphis 1st Class Refrigeration Operator
- Memphis 3rd Class Engineer
- Memphis 2nd Class Engineer
- Memphis 1st Class Engineer
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Texas
Texas Dept of Licensing & Regulation
Compliance Division, Boiler Program E.O Thompson State Office Building
PO BOX 12157
Austin, TX 78711
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Houston
Houston Department of Buildings, Department of Planning
Air Conditioning & Boiler Section
2nd Floor, 1801 Main Street
Houston, TX 77251
Local residency not required to apply for license.
Licenses from another jurisdictions recognized but up to board of examiner's approval.
The City of Houston has 4 licensing levels:
- Houston Boiler Operator
- Houston 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer
- Houston 1st Grade Stationary Engineer
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Utah
Utah Labor Commission, Safety Division
PO BOX 146620
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6620
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Corporation, Permits & Licensing Department
451 South State Street, Room 215
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Local residency not required to apply for license.
Licenses from another jurisdiction recognized for experience.
The City of Salt Lake City has 3 licensing levels:
- Salt Lake City Boiler Operator High Pressure
- Salt Lake City Steam Engineer Limited
- Salt Lake City Steam Engineer Unlimited
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Vermont
Vermont Dept of Labor & Industry
Fire Prevention Division (Boiler)
372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 102
Williston, VT 05495
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Virgina
Virginia Dept of Labor & Industry
Boiler Safety Compliance
13 South Thirteenth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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Washington
Washington Dept of Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division
PO BOX 44410
Olympia, WA 98504-4410
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Depending on Boiler Controls, an operator may be required to be in attendance during boiler operation.
>Seattle
Seattle Dept of Design, Construction & Land Use
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, WA 98104
Local residency not required to apply for license.
Licenses from another jurisdiction are accepted for experience.
Operator is required to be in attendance during boiler operation.
The City of Seattle has 7 licensing levels:
- Seattle Refrigeration Operating Engineer
- Seattle Small Power Boiler Fireman
- Seattle Grade 5 Boiler Fireman
- Seattle Grade 4 Boiler Fireman
- Seattle Grade 3 Steam Engineer
- Seattle Grade 2 Steam Engineer
- Seattle Grade 1 Steam Engineer
Spokane
Department of Building & Code Enforcement
808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201-3343
Local residency is not required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience but it's up to Boiler Examiner.
Operators are required to be in attendance at all times during boiler operation.
The City of Spokane has 4 licensing levels:
- Spokane Fireman
- Spokane 3rd Class Engineer
- Spokane 2nd Class Engineer
- Spokane 1st Class Engineer
Tacoma
City Hall, Second Floor
747 Market Street, Room 408
Tacoma, WA 98402-3769
Local residency is not required to apply for license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience but it's up to Boiler Examiner.
Operators are required to be in attendance at all times during boiler operation.
The City of Tacoma has 5 licensing levels:
- Tacoma Class 5 Small Power Boiler Fireman
- Tacoma Class 4 Low Pressure Boiler Fireman
- Tacoma Class 3 High Pressure Boiler Fireman
- Tacoma Class 2 Operating Engineer
- Tacoma Class 1 Chief Operating Engineer
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West Virginia
West Virginia Division of Labor
Safety Section, Capital Complex Building 6 Room 749-B
Charleston, WV 25305
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Huntington
There is a License Law in the City of Huntington but no information is available at this time.
The City of Huntington has 1 licensing level:
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dept of Commerce
Safety & Building Division
141 NW Barstow Street, Fourth Floor
Waukesha, WI 53188
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
Milwaukee
Department of Neighborhood Services
841 North Broadway, 10th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses from other jurisdictions are recognized for experience.
The City of Milwaukee has 8 licensing levels:
- Milwaukee Fireman Low Pressure
- Milwaukee Fireman High Pressure
- Milwaukee 3rd Class Engineer
- Milwaukee 2nd Class Engineer
- Milwaukee 1st Class Engineer
- Kenosha 3rd Class Operator
- Kenosha 2nd Class Operator
- Kenosha 1st Class Operator
Racine
Stationary Engineer Examiner
City Clerk's Office Room 4, Basement 730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403-1184
Local residency is not required to apply for the license.
Licenses form other jurisdictions are not specified if recognized for experience.
NIULPE License must be obtained first before applying for a Racine License.
The City of Racine has 6 licensing levels:
- Racine Temporary Operator
- Racine 4th Class Engineer
- Racine 3rd Class Engineer
- Racine 2nd Class Engineer
- Racine 1st Class Engineer
- Racine Chief Engineer
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Wyoming
Wyoming Dept of Employment, Worker's Safety & Compensation Division.
1510 East Preshing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82002
No State Jurisdictional Boiler & Refrigeration Operator's License Law at this time.
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