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Exam
NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Scope of Work
The Black Seal High Pressure license is required for boilers over 100 horsepower and more than 15 psi steam, or hot water heating boilers over 160 psi with water temperatures over 250°F. The Black Seal is the entry-level high-pressure operator credential and is a prerequisite for the Blue Seal Stationary Engineer credential. Source: New Jersey Boiler, Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration Plants Act and Regulations (https://www.nj.gov/labor/safetyandhealth/resources-support/laws-regulations/boileract.shtml).
Experience and Training
Editor must verify current experience hour/year requirement against the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance application packet before public launch.
Exam
Written exam required, administered by the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance before acting
Exam
NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Experience and Training
The Black Seal license is a prerequisite. Editor must verify current additional experience hour/year requirement against the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance application packet before public launch.
Exam
Written exam required, administered by the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance before acting
Exam
NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Experience and Training
Editor must verify current experience requirement against the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance application packet before public launch.
Exam
Written exam required, administered by the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance before acting
Exam
NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Experience and Training
Blue Seal 1-C is the typical step below Red Seal. Editor must verify current additional experience hour/year requirement against the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance application packet before public launch.
Exam
Written exam required, administered by the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance before acting
Exam
NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Experience and Training
Editor must verify current experience requirements against the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance application packet before public launch.
Exam
Written exam required, administered by the NJDOL Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance before acting
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