N.M. Admin. Code § 14.9.4.29 - BOILER OPERATOR/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE

A. Pursuant to Section 60-13-38 of the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and LPG Act (NMSA 1978), the New Mexico boiler operator classifications are listed below.

(1) Classification: boiler operator trainee:

(a) Experience: entry level position.

(b) Limitations: shall not operate any devices except under the direct observation of a boiler operator.

(2) Classification: boiler operator low pressure:

(a) Experience: six months operating experience on the type(s) of plant to be licensed on, and pass the low pressure examination.

(b) Limitations: may operate steam boilers and direct-fired pressure vessels up to 15 psi, and hot water boilers up to 160 psi and/or 250 degrees F

(3) Classification: boiler operator high pressure:

(a) Experience: have at least six (6) months verifiable operating experience on the type(s) of plant to be licensed on, and pass the prescribed examination.

(b) Limitations: may operate high-pressure boilers (15 psi and greater), steam boilers and direct-fired pressure vessels up to 15 psi, and hot water boilers up to 160 psi and 250 degrees F, As per manufacture's instructions.

B. No state certificate of competence is required for a boiler operator trainee.

C. A certificate of competence is required for boiler operators.

D. In lieu of experience, alternative methods of training may be approved by the mechanical bureau chief. A certificate of competency will be issued upon successful completion of the appropriate examination.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 14.9.4.29

1-1-98; 14.9.4.29 NMAC - Rn, 14 NMAC 9.4.29, 08-01-03