Appendix_B_-_MD_Engineer_License_Requirements.pdf

** Note: All grades require a State examination. See the Board’s website for details: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng/

Requirements for

MARYLAND

STATIONARY

ENGINEER

License

Title 6.5

Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. 6.5

PURPOSE

To ensure that qualified individuals provide stationary engineer services:

oversee the operation of a power plant, plant of machinery, or boiler, Each generating pressure of more than 15 PSI and operating at 30 or more horsepower (HP).

Or a hot water boiler that operates at pressures exceeding 160 psig or temperatures exceeding 250 F;

(1) To protect the public,

(2) Provide safe operation of equipment, and

(3) Promote high professional standards.

Equipment includes:

Steam Boilers Hot Water Boilers Gas Compressors and Storage

Vessels Steam Turbines Gas Turbines Generators Chiller Plants Air Conditioning Machinery Refrigeration Equipment

Pumps Motors Associated Auxiliary Equipment o Electrical switchgear o Air compressors o Pumps o Fuel systems o Cooling system o Power distribution systems o Heating systems o Water systems

Other associated equipment

License Authority

Grade 5 license

Operate 30-99 HP equipment in a building not for public use.

Grade 4 license

Operates 30-99 HP equipment in a building, regardless of use

Grade 3 license

Operates 100-299 HP equipment

Grade 2 license

Operates 300-499 HP equipment

Grade 1 license

Operates 500 or more HP equipment http://www.maryland.gov/ John.Carr Typewritten Text Appendix - B

** Note: All grades require a State examination. See the Board’s website for details: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng/

Qualification Requirements

Grade 5 license

High School diploma or GED.

Grade 4 license

Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications

1. 6 months as an active MD Grade 5, or

2. 3 Credit Hours or CEU’s in boiler operations or safety

Grade 3 license

Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications

1. 2 years’ experience as active MD Grade 4 or 5;

2. 1 year experience as active MD Grade 4 or 5, and 6 Credit Hours or CEU’s in boiler operations or safety

3. Valid Marine Engineer’s certificate or Chief Petty Officer’s certificate from the United State Navy

4. Equivalent experience to 1, 2, or 3 above may be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

Grade 2 license

Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications

1. 36 months of documented experience as an active MD Grade 3 engineer under the direction and control of a licensed MD Grade 2 or MD Grade 1 o 1 year of credit for 6 credit hours or CEU’s in boiler safety or operations;

AND

o 1 year of credit for holding a current active license as a:

Master Plumber Master Heating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning and Refrigeration contractor

Master restricted Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning contractor

2. 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university or college

3. Licensure as a Professional Engineer and 6-months of documented experience as a MD Grade 3, MD Grade 4 or MD Grade 5 Stationary Engineer, or

4. A valid Marine Engineer’s certificate or Chief Petty Officer’s certificate from the United States Navy.

5. Equivalent experience to 1, 2, 3 or 4 above may be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

Grade 1 license

Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications

1. 5 years of documented experience as an active MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a licensed MD Grade 1.

o 1 year of credit for 6 credit hours or

CEU’s in boiler safety or operations;

AND

o 1 year of credit for holding a current active license as a:

Master Plumber

Master Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration contractor

Master restricted Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning contractor

2. 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university or college

3. Licensure as a Professional Engineer, including o 1 year of documented experience as a professional engineer; AND o 1 year of documented experience as a

MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a MD Grade 1.

4. A valid Marine Engineer’s certificate or Chief Petty Officer’s certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training.

5. Equivalent experience to 1, 2, 3 or 4 above may be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

For More Information, Visit:

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng/

For questions or comments regarding the Board of Stationary Engineers, email to:

stationaryeng@dllr.state.md.us or call: (410) 230-6270 http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng/ mailto:stationaryeng@dllr.state.md.us