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Licensing data: Data as of May 5, 2026

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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes — Primary source · Michigan

Page last refreshed: May 1, 2026

[03·GET LICENSED · MI]

Boilermaker licensing in Michigan

State-issued license classes for boilermakers in Michigan. Each class links to the issuing state board for primary-source verification.

Regulator: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes · 517-241-9316

License classes

MICHIGAN · boilermaker

Stationary Engineer — First Class

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division

Exam

NIULPE / PSI

Scope of Work

First Class Stationary Engineer is Michigan's top engineer credential. Source: Michigan LARA (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/exam-lic/boiler-examination-licensing-registration-application-information).

Experience and Training

Documented operating experience under a licensed engineer. Editor must verify current hour count against LARA Form BCC-0509 before public launch.

Exam

Written exam delivered and administered by NIULPE at PSI testing centers.

Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division before acting

MICHIGAN · boilermaker

High Pressure Boiler Operator

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division

Exam

NIULPE / PSI

Scope of Work

A High Pressure Boiler Operator license authorizes operation of steam boilers above 15 psi and hot-water boilers above 160 psi or 250°F. Source: Michigan LARA Boiler Examination, Licensing, & Registration page (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/exam-lic/boiler-examination-licensing-registration-application-information).

Experience and Training

Documented operating experience under a licensed boiler operator. Editor must verify current required hour count against LARA Form BCC-0509 before public launch (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bcc-media/BCC-Forms/Boiler-Forms/BCC-0509.pdf).

Exam

Written exam delivered and administered by NIULPE at PSI testing centers across Michigan, six days a week.

MICHIGAN · boilermaker

Low Pressure Boiler Operator

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division

Exam

NIULPE / PSI

Scope of Work

A Low Pressure Boiler Operator license authorizes operation of steam boilers below 15 psi and hot-water boilers below 160 psi or 250°F. Source: Michigan LARA Boiler Examination, Licensing, & Registration page (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/exam-lic/boiler-examination-licensing-registration-application-information).

Experience and Training

Exam

Written exam delivered and administered by NIULPE (National Institute for Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers) at PSI testing centers across Michigan, six days a week.

Renewal

Editor must confirm current cycle and CE requirement against the LARA Boiler Division renewal notice.

MICHIGAN · boilermaker

Stationary Engineer — Second Class

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division

Exam

NIULPE / PSI

Scope of Work

Second Class Stationary Engineer is the intermediate Michigan engineer credential. Source: Michigan LARA (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/exam-lic/boiler-examination-licensing-registration-application-information).

Experience and Training

Documented operating experience under a licensed engineer. Editor must verify current hour count against LARA Form BCC-0509 before public launch.

Exam

Written exam delivered and administered by NIULPE at PSI testing centers.

MICHIGAN · boilermaker

Stationary Engineer — Third Class

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Division

Exam

NIULPE / PSI

Scope of Work

Third Class Stationary Engineer is the entry-level Michigan stationary engineer credential, authorizing operation of stationary engines / steam plants within Michigan's defined plant-size thresholds. Source: Michigan LARA (https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/exam-lic/boiler-examination-licensing-registration-application-information).

Experience and Training

Documented operating experience under a licensed engineer. Editor must verify current hour count against LARA Form BCC-0509 (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bcc-media/BCC-Forms/Boiler-Forms/BCC-0509.pdf) before public launch.

Exam

Written exam delivered and administered by NIULPE at PSI testing centers.

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