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Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

Application for an Operator or Special to Have Charge Engineer licenses.
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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing

Phone

BPV Main Phone: Call Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing, BPV Main Phone: at (978) 567-3780

For other Fire Safety Division Licensing call (978) 567-3375

Online

BPV Licensing or Exams Email Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing at BPV.Exams@mass.gov

The Details   of Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

What you need   for Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

These licenses are generally in the dry cleaning and small manufacturing industries. Anyone designated by the owner or user of a steam plant to either operate that plant, or to have charge of that plant, must hold the appropriate Special Engineer license for that plant.

Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Written request signed by the owner or user of the plant.
  • Pass an oral examination.

Fees   for Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

Name Fee Unit
Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant) $100 each
Renewal of Special to Operate Engineering License (Steam Plant) $90 each
Special to Have Charge Engineer License (Steam Plant) $100 each
Renewal of Special to Have Charge Engineer License (Steam Plant) $90 each

How to apply   Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

Submit completed application, fee and any required attachments to:

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program
Department of Fire Services
P. O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775

Next steps   for Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

  1. Apply for a Special to Operate Engineer License (Steam Plant)

    Completed applications must include:

    • Application Fee
    • One (1) passport style color photograph measuring 2” by 2”;
    • MA residents do not have to send photographs if they permit DFS use of their RMV photograph on the application.
    • Proof of age (legible copy of current driver's license is acceptable)
    • Written request signed by the owner or user of the plant.
    Open PDF file, 1.3 MB,  Application for Special Engineer Licenses (Steam Plants) (English, PDF 1.3 MB)

  2. Examination

    A state district engineering inspector will contact you to arrange a date and time for an oral examination. This will take place at your work site.

  3. Renewal of Special Engineering Licenses

    These licenses are valid for five years.

    Six hours of documented continuing education is required for renewal.

    60 days before the expiration of your license you will receive the application to renew by mail. Please submit the completed application and fee 30 days before your license expires.

Contact   for Apply for Special Operator License (Special to Have Charge or Operate)

Address
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Phone
BPV Main Phone: Call Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing, BPV Main Phone: at (978) 567-3780

For other Fire Safety Division Licensing call (978) 567-3375

Online
BPV Licensing or Exams Email Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing at BPV.Exams@mass.gov

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