Applications and examinations

Seattle Mun. Code § 6.420.040

in effect

6.420.040 - Applications and examinations A. Persons desiring a license, or change of limitation as described in Section 6.420.070, shall make written application to the Director on forms provided by the Director. Applications shall be accompanied by an affidavit attesting to the applicant's training and experience, and other supporting credentials as may be necessary to determine the applicant's fitness. Proof of experience is not required for Grade V or Small Power Boiler Operator licenses. B. Applicants for an operator's license shall pass an examination administered by the Director. The examination fee in Section 22.900E.050 shall be paid in advance and shall be assessed each time the examination is administered. C. Examinations shall be practical in their character and shall relate to those matters that will fairly test the minimum capacity, skill, experience, and competence of each person examined to safely operate and properly care for boilers and steam engines, within the scope of the license sought. D. An applicant who successfully completes the examination and shows to the satisfaction of the Director that they meet the minimum qualifications for one of the grades of license specified in Table A of Section 6.420.070, shall be issued the appropriate license upon payment of the license fee in Section 22.900E.050. E. The Director shall refuse to certify the applicant for a steam engineer's or boiler operator's license if the result of the examination is such that the Director determines the applicant does not have sufficient knowledge of, and experience in, the care or operation of boilers or steam engines, or if the applicant is found to be unfit to operate boilers or steam engines safely. F. It is sufficient cause to refuse a steam engineer's or boiler operator's license, or any renewal thereof, if the applicant, through neglect or incompetence while in charge of a boiler or steam engine, has caused serious damage to property or has endangered the lives of others. (Ord. 126359, § 1, 2021; Ord. 122115, § 2, 2006.)

Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.420STENBOOP_6.420.040APEXFetched: 11/1/2026