Applications and examinations.
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.430.040
in effect6.430.040 - Applications and examinations.
A. Applications. Applications for gas piping mechanic licenses shall be made to SDCI on a form provided by the department, accompanied by the following:
1. Affidavits or declarations made pursuant to chapter 5.50 RCW signed by the applicant and employer(s), documenting that the applicant has one of the following:
a. At least 12 months of full-time experience as:
(1) A gas piping mechanic;
(2) An unlicensed worker under the supervision of a gas piping mechanic; or
(3) A combination of subsections 6.430.040.A.1.a(1) and 6.430.040.A.1.a(2); or
b. At least six months of full-time experience as:
(1) A gas piping mechanic;
(2) An unlicensed worker under the supervision of a gas piping mechanic; or
(3) A combination of subsections 6.430.040.A.1.b(1) and 6.430.040.A.1.b(2); and
(4) A certificate of completion for a Board-approved gas piping mechanic class; or
c. A valid plumbers license;
2. Picture identification; and
3. The required examination fee, as specified in the Fee Subtitle, Chapter 22.900E, which fee will be assessed each time the examination is given.
B. Examinations. SDCI shall administer a written examination to applicants for gas piping mechanic licenses and shall issue a license to applicants who successfully complete the examination and pay the license fee specified in the Fee Subtitle, Chapter 22.900E. SDCI may examine any applicant for a renewal of a license, and the Health Department may require reexamination of any gas piping mechanic at any time there is evidence of negligence or incompetence.
(Ord. 127303, § 1, 2025; Ord. 124919, § 29, 2015; Ord. 122108, § 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_CH6.430GAPIRELI_6.430.040APEXFetched: 11/1/2026