High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

SECTION 1: EXAM GUIDELINES

In order to obtain a High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License, you must meet
the following qualifications:

 Be at least eighteen (18) years old;

 Be able to read and write the English language;

 Be fit to perform the work authorized by the particular license;

 Have good moral character so as not to adversely impact your fitness to perform
the duties and responsibilities of a High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer;

In addition, applicants must also meet one (1) of the following levels of experience prior
to applying for the exam:

1. Have been employed as a fireman, oiler, general assistant, journeyman

boiler-maker or a machinist working under the direct and continuing
supervision of a Department Licensed High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer
in New York City for five (5) years within seven (7) years prior to the application
date;

2. Have received a degree in mechanical engineering from a school or college

recognized by the New York State Department of Education and have one (1)
year of experience in the operation of and maintenance of high-pressure boilers
under the direct and continuing supervision of a Department Licensed High-
Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer in New York City within two (2) years prior to
the application date;

3. Have held for at least four (4) years an engineer certificate from a board of
examining engineers duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of the
United States, any state or a territory; or held a marine engineer certificate for at
least four (4) years from the United States Coast guard. You must also have at
least one (1) year of experience in New York City in the operation and
maintenance of stationary high-pressure boiler plants under the direct and
continuing supervision of a Department licensed High-Pressure Boiler Operating

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 Engineer within seven (7) years prior to the application date, provided that the
applicant include in his/her application a signed statement that he/she is the
person named on the said certificate and statements from at least three (3)
licensed High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers employed in New York City
at the time of making such signed statements that the applicant is the person
named in the said certificate ;

4. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the direct supervision, care,
operation and maintenance of a steam generating plant of a governmental
building with boilers that have at least one-hundred and fifty (150)
horsepower and have one (1) year of experience working with high-pressure
boilers under the direct and continuing supervision of a Department-licensed
High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer in New York City within seven (7) years
prior to the application date; or

5. Have successfully completed at least a two (2) yearlong registered,

approved apprenticeship training programs recognized by the New York
State Apprenticeship Council and have had at least three (3) years of
experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers under the
direct and continuing supervision of a Department-licensed High-Pressure Boiler
Operating Engineer in New York City within seven (7) years prior to the
application date.

6. Have held a Commission from the National Board of Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Inspectors for a period of seven (7) years, and has a
minimum of five (5) years of high pressure boiler operation, maintenance,
and/or inspection experience under such commission within the seven (7) year
period preceding the application.

7. Have held the Qualifications of High Capacity Fossil Fuel Operator (QFO)
operator certification from ASME, and has a minimum of five years of high
pressure boiler operation, maintenance, and/or inspection experience under
such QFO certification within the seven (7) year period preceding the
application.

8. Have held a high pressure certification/high pressure license for a

period of five years from other jurisdictions acceptable to the
Department provided such jurisdiction follows the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, and was employed under such certification and/or
license for a period of not less than five (5) of the last seven (7) years in
the operation, maintenance and/or inspection of high pressure boilers.

Note: Please see the full text of Title 28 of the New York City Administrative Code for all the qualifications
requirements

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 SECTION 2: APPLYING FOR THE EXAM

You must pass a written and practical exam in order to become a High Pressure Boiler
Operating Engineer.

Written
You must complete the exam application (LIC41), check the box that indicates you are a
High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer candidate and submit the application with the
$525 fee to the Department (see contact information below).

Practical
After passing the written exam, you must apply to take the practical exam (LIC42). To
do this you must complete the exam application, check the box that indicates you are a
High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer candidate and submit the application with the
$350 fee, payable by money order only, to:

NYC Department of Buildings

Licensing & Exams Unit – Exams
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10007

SECTION 3: SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM

After submitting your exam application, you must next schedule your exams.

 If your application is accepted, you will receive an email from the exam
administrator in one (1) to two (2) weeks with instructions on how to schedule
your exam. Exams are given at several different locations in the State.

 The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions that assess your

knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, rules and applicable regulations. You
will not be allowed to use reference materials during the exam.

 Passing score is seventy (70) percent; if you pass the written exam you will
receive your report (printed by the site proctor) at the exam site at the time of
testing, and a practical exam will be scheduled.

 If you pass the practical exam, you will receive a letter via US Mail by CPS
approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks after the date the candidate takes the
practical exam.

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 SECTION 4: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

In order to become a High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer, you must also pass a
background investigation by submitting the below documents, in person and by
appointment only, to the Department at:

Licensing & Exams Unit

NYC Department of Buildings
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10007

 LIC2 Application;

 LIC34 form, if applicable;

 Examination Score Report Form;

 Notarized Background Investigation Questionnaire;

 Notarized Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire;

 Experience Verification Forms from all supervisors for the years you are claiming
as experience;

Note: Experience Verification Forms from company Human Resources will not be accepted

 Social Security History of Earnings for the years you are claiming as experience;

Note: There is a fee charged by the Social Security Administration for this service. You must
request the report to be run by “company name”. You may request the information by mail or in
person (ordinarily you can receive this instantly in person).Visit (http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-
7050.html) for more information

 Photo ID (driver’s license, learner’s permit, state ID, passport);

 Certificate/Wallet card from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Inspectors (if applicable); *This information will be confirmed by NB

 High Pressure Boiler license from a qualifying jurisdiction under ASME standards

(if applicable);

 ASME/QFO Certification (if applicable); *This information will be confirmed by ASME

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  Mechanical Engineering Degree (if applicable);

 Original social security card;

 Original birth certificate, current passport or green card;

 Proof of residence (utility bill, bank statement, lease or deed) or a typed notarized
letter and bill from the person with whom you are residing;
Note: Cell phone bills will not be accepted

 Latest pay stub or W-2;

 Two (2) passport sized photographs;

 Child Support Certification Form;

 $500 background fee.

Applicants have one year to complete the submission of all documentation.

SECTION 5: OBTAINING THE LICENSE CARD

Once you have passed the exams and background investigation, you need to obtain
your High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license.

 If you pass both exams and the background investigation, you will be notified in
writing by the Department’s Licensing & Exams Unit that you are eligible for a
High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license.

 You have one (1) year from the date of that letter to submit the required
documents for your license. If you do not complete the process within one (1)
year of the date on the letter, you will be required to retake the exams.

 You must make an appointment by calling the Licensing & Exams Unit at (212)
393-2259. Candidates without appointments will not be seen.

Bill de Blasio, Mayor Licensing & Exams Unit: (212) 393-2259

Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner nyc.gov/buildings
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