Boiler Inspector Training & Certification
All boiler/pressure vessel inspectors working in the State of Washington are required to have a "work card" issued by the Department of Labor & Industries.
To be eligible for a "work card," the inspector must:
- Have submitted the Application for Certificate of Competency as an Inspector of Pressure Retaining Items at least 30 days prior to the exam date.
- Have successfully passed the National Board and the Washington State Boiler Exam, and have submitted the appropriate fee.
Boiler Operator Licensing requirements
A Boiler Operator's license is not required for individuals who operate boilers in the state of Washington. However, a valid boiler operator's license is required for:
- City of Seattle - For more information, call 206-684-5174.
- City of Spokane - For more information, call 509-625-6313.
- City of Tacoma - For more information, call Bates Technical College at 253-680-7400.
- Companies that have internal boiler operator licensing requirements.
See also
- RCW 70.79 - Boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
- WAC 296-104 - Boilers.
Valuable training and resources for boiler inspectors
Training
Resources
- National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB).
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
- American Welding Society (AWS).
- City of Spokane Building Division.
- City of Seattle Boiler section.
- Manufacturer/Repair Directory.
- Council of Industrial Boiler Owners Energy Efficiency Handbook (1,480 KB PDF / 4.2 min) (For more information: Council of Industrial Boiler Owners Web page) www.cibo.org
See also
- RCW 70.79 - Boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
- WAC 296-104 - Boilers.
Boiler Exams
Washington State Exams are administered upon request. For exam scheduling and information, please contact the Boiler Program's Administrative Assistant at 360-902-5271. Applications must be received 30 days prior to the test day. An examination fee will be charged.
Re-Examination:
National Board commissioned inspectors who have not worked in the State of Washington for 3 years must re-take the Washington State Examination.
National Board Inservice Commission Exams are now offered “On Demand”. The National Board has partnered with Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) to administer a computer based examination that may generally be taken within 2-3 days following sign-up. For more information, please visit the National Board Website.
Boiler Exam & Certification Fees
- Examination fee: A fee of $81.00 will be charged for each applicant sitting for an examination(s).
- New special inspector commission: A fee of $43.80 for initial work card will be charged.
- Total Due: $124.80 (exam and work card fee).
- This amount must be paid before the exam. Payment can be made at the Labor & Industries office or mailed and received by our office before the exam date.
- If paid at a service location, please retain a copy of the receipt and send it to us prior to the exam.
- Total Due: $124.80 (exam and work card fee).
- Annual special inspector commission: A fee of $27.30 for annual renewal will be charged.
- If a special inspector changes companies: A work card fee of $43.80 will be charged.
See also
- RCW 70.79 — Boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
- WAC 296-104 — Boilers.
- WAC 296-104-700 — Boiler fees.