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New York · Trade license guide

Boilermaking

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Exam and eligibility details

NYC High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license, issued by the Department of Buildings; the stationary and portable variants are separate licenses. Experience route: five years working directly under a licensed high-pressure boiler operating engineer within the seven years before applying, in roles such as fireman, oiler, general assistant, journeyman boilermaker or machinist. Examinations are administered by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services: written exam LIC41 and practical exam LIC42.

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Learning path · 22 stepsBoilermaker and the CodePressure work, welding qualification and the code and inspection world it answers toFollow path →
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator Licensing→