Duties of steam engineers and boiler operators
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.420.110
in effect6.420.110 - Duties of steam engineers and boiler operators
Licensed steam engineers and boiler operators shall perform the following duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of boilers and steam engines:
A. Test the operation of the boiler and its control and safety devices periodically on a routine basis in accordance with nationally recognized standards and/or boiler and control manufacturer's written recommendations;
B. Maintain and operate the equipment in a safe manner and according to nationally recognized standards such as those recommended by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for boilers and as adopted by the Director;
C. Prepare and maintain a boiler log book and record, at least daily or as otherwise required by this Chapter 6.420, such pertinent boiler readings and data as may be recommended by the boiler manufacturer, nationally recognized standards, or required by the Boiler Inspector and/or the senior license holder or other authorized person in charge of the boiler operation. The boiler logbook shall be kept on the premises at all times and be available for inspection by the City Boiler Inspector.
(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_6.420.110DUSTENBOOPFetched: 11/1/2026