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Boilers Licenses
The Boiler Program is in charge of issuing Boiler permits and performing inspections for boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Washington. The Boiler Program currently offers two licenses related to Boiler work; Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector and Boiler Operator
For inspectors, the Program issues a work card through The Department of Labor & Industries, which allows an inspector to perform work within the state. As for the Boiler Operator license, a license is not needed in the State of Washington. Nonetheless, three cities are the exception to this since they require a valid license to perform Boiler work. These cities, along with their licensure information and contact numbers, are listed below:
How to get the Washington Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector License?
In the state of Washington, all Boiler and Pressure vessel inspectors must have a "work card" issued by L&I. The applicant must meet the following steps to qualify for a work card.
- Submit an Application for Certificate of Competency as an Inspector of Pressure Retaining Items
- Note that the application must be received 30 days before the examination date
- Take and pass the National Board and the Washington State boiler examination
- Boiler Inspector exams are provided by request. For further information regarding exam scheduling or information on the exam, please reach out to the Boiler Program's Administrative Assistant Jamie Brown, Secretary Supervisor, at 360-902-5271 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Submit the corresponding examination fee
Boilers Licenses Contact Information & Useful Links
Useful Links
- Department of Labor & Industries
- Boiler Program Information
- National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
- Application for Licensure
Contact Information
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Program
PO Box 44410
Olympia WA 98504-4410
360-902-6400
Fax: 360-902-5292
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Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501-5414
Toll-free:1-800-647-0982
360-902-5226
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Jamie Brown, Secretary Supervisor
360-902-5271
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National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
1055 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43229-1183
Phone:614-888-8320
Fax: 614-888-0750
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- Written by Aengels G.
