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Georgia State Association of Power Engineers Inc.


Licensing Examination

As a professional society, the Georgia Association of Power Engineers offers certifications for the various ranks available to Power Engineers.  These certifications are awarded upon completion of licensing examinations proctored by GSAPE-appointed members. These examinations, and the accompanying certificates, are available to potential testees who meet the requirements of time in the field, experience, and possess the proper grade level.
The certificates also give employers a means of pre-qualifying the stationary engineers potential.  Five grade levels of exams and licenses are available based on the grade level of the testee, namely  fourth through first class engineers and Chief Engineer.
(Note: No license is issued unless a candidate successfully passes the examination.)

For any and all information, applications, examination dates, and locations, contact the GSAPE office. Phone:(404) 524-7375 
Directions to the exam location may be found on the
About Us page.

As of January 2016 Requirements
Requirements 4th lvl 3rd lvl 2nd lvl 1st lvl Chief Engineer
Age 18 20 21 22 26
Fee $30 $40 $50 $60 $70
Experience (yrs) 0 2 3 4 8


There are no ATM's available in the exam building.
Pay for exam by money order, check or cash only.

Boiler & Engine Horsepower:
4th:  Any
3rd:  Regular shift high pressure 1yr 200 hp or over.
2nd:  Regular shift high pressure 2yrs 200 hp or over.
1st:  Regular shift high pressure 3yrs as Chief or Chief Engineer & 1yr engine or refrigeration.
Chief: Unlimited (Prime Mover) refrigeration.

Technical Instructor: Chief Engineers License
Associate Technical Instructor: 2nd Class Engineers License

With the exception of the 4th level examination, the applicant must hold a license to be able to apply for examination for the next higher class.  Time in the following professions counts as deductible time: Machinist, boiler maker, boiler inspector, technical school etc. and or equivalent as determined by the board.  Each case must be presented to the Board for consideration and evaluation. Note: Technical school credit not to exceed a total of three (3) years in any case.


Examination Schedule


At this time the exam date remaining for 2023
is
October 28
The exam dates for 2024 are
January 27
April 20
July 27
October 26


Contact: Atlanta Examining Board (404) 524-7375

Exam Location: 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, Ga.
Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education
Room 325
The Exam starts at 8:00 am and ends at noon.
On exam day no more applicants will be accepted after 9:00 am.
These dates can be tentative and subject to change.
Call the office or school number to verify that the exam will be given on the dates shown.


Two (2) examination attempts are allowed per grade for one (1) registration fee.  If the candidate fails both attempts within two (2) test periods or does not show up in the second test period, the candidate must re-register and pay the applicable fee.  All applications for examination need to be filled out prior to the examination date and brought with you to the exam.  (Do NOT send by mail.)  Licenses will not be issued until time in grade and job qualifications are verified.  Applications MUST be filled in completely.  You must bring ID with you to the exam (drivers license or military ID or U.S.Passport). For fast applications call the office at 404-524-7375. Leave your name and fax telephone number.


Curricula for Various Examinations

The Board has set up a list of subjects covering the experience and technical knowledge required by each grade of test. The examinations are based on the curricula for all grades. By usings these guides any candidate can prepare for current examinations.

A curriculum to cover the basic fundamentals of Stationary Fireman Examination, 4th & 3rd class

1. Water glass-location, function, piping arrangement, length, maintenance, valves needed, replacement, how and when tested.
2. Water column-location, function, piping arrangement, length, care, what could affect its efficiency, maintenance, valves and cocks needed, how and when tested.
3. Safety valves-location, function, maintenance, how and when tested, what could go wrong with it, adjustment for pressure.
4. Steam gauge and siphon-location, principle, function, care, maintenance, what could go wrong, how and when tested.
5. Feed water, piping and valves - Location, care, maintenance, what could go wrong, reason for valves on piping, reason for internal dry pipe and cyclone separators.
6. Blow down valves, piping and tank- location, purpose, maintenance, what could go wrong, care.
7. Fuel system safety devices, purpose, how kept in good condition, what could go wrong, description, how are they tested.
8. Six common types of boilers-Description and characteristics. Qualities for a good type of boiler.
9. Dangerous conditions under which a boiler should not be operated. Causes of boilers being burned or exploded.
10. Corrosion, pitting, priming, foaming, bulging, bagging.- Meaning of each, where found and how created, dangers and remedies.
11. Scale and mud-Where found, cause, prevention, effect, dangers, removal, reduction.
12. Feed Water Treatment-Meaning, purpose, how applied and controlled, dangers of over treatment and under treatment.
13. Feed Water Heaters-Types, purpose, advantages, methods of heating feedwater, applications, what could go wrong.
14. Mathematics-A knowledge sufficient to manipulate formulas for different variables.
15. Elementary combustion-Mixtures of combustibles and air, methods of application and how controlled, purpose of setting, dampers, draft, chimneys or stacks, heating value of oil and gas, description of gas trane and atomized oil systems.
16. Pumps, simplex, duplex, vacuum-Care, maintenance, purpose, what could go wrong, remedies, description.
17. Injector-Function, principle, care, maintenance, cleaning and inspection, how often-purposes, valves.
18. Cleaning and inspection of boiler and settings.
19. Starting up a clean boiler-Manhole covers, how replaced and removed, raising steam, cutting into live steam header. Banking boiler and starting up after banking.
20. Water level, fire tubes, water tubes, heating surface.-Meaning of these items.
21. Operation of oil systems, starting, purpose, maintenance, care, what would go wrong, advantages and
disadvantages.
22. Operation of oil burner, installation, starting, care, what could go wrong, controls, safety devices.
23. Steam non-return valve, expansion joints, heaters, steam separator, sight feed lubricator, steam trap, reducing valve, function, use and location.
24. Basic refrigeration, compressor, condenser, receiver, evaporator, expansion valve, charging, liquid, suction, discharge, cross over valves, purpose, location, dangers, correct operating procedure.
25. Air compressor, danger in operation, care and maintenance, correct operating procedure.
26. Fuses, cut outs, relays, switches, circuit breakers, purpose and comparative applications.
27. Types of motors AC DC, conditions in operation of a motor. Prevention of starting.
28. Sizes of fuses. Carrying capacities of wires for lighting circuits.
29. Meaning of the terms: Volt, ampere, watt, Ohm, D.C., A.C., electrical conductor, electrical insulator.
30. Difference between electrical generator and motor.
31. Steam Engines, Types, purpose of flywheel, eccentric, governor, cross heads, methods of lubrication and application to various parts. How started and how shut down, maintenance and care. Dangers.
32. Steam turbines-A general knowledge of the lubricating system, governors and throttle valves, types condensing and non-condensing.
33. Steam condensers-A general knowledge of condensers, where, how and why they are used. General care and upkeep of condenser auxiliaries.
34. Steam plant accessories-Back pressure valves, non return valves, throttle valves, expansion joints, feed water regulators, steam separators, sight feed lubricators, steam traps, reducing valves, sprinkler systems, function, location, operation and care.
35. Heating, air conditioning, ventilation-Methods- Controls, meaning of water hammer, piping arrangements, radiation, vacuum and plenum systems in mechanical ventilation, gravity and vacuum steam systems, Maintenance.

 

The information below pertains to license application and renewal guidelines - - - - -

License renewal fee: $25 Annually.  All licenses expire at the end of each year, Dec. 31.   You *(MUST)* mail in your past years renewal certificate or a copy of your license in order to renew your license.  (Retired "and not working" engineers 65 years and older or any engineer retired for medical reasons $0.00)



Please include your correct mailing address, day and evening phone number, and e-mail address with your license renewal request. This will insure your records are correct and that we can contact you with mail outs.

All renewals not postmarked by March 31st will be late, and a late fee of twenty-five dollars will be owed.  There is no renewal notice mailed out to license holders.  For employers' paying the license renewal fee, certificates will be mailed to the license holder's home address. 
When a license holder is late to renew a license for the first time, a one time penalty of twenty-five dollars will be added to the cost of the renewal. This late penalty is in addition to the renewal fee. This one time penalty is only valid for the first late renewal period of one (1) to five (5) years. Any license not renewed within that five (5) year period is invalid.  When a license holder is late to renew a license for the second time, a late penalty of twenty-five dollars per year is added for each year. This late penalty is in addition to the renewal fee. This penalty is only valid for the second late non-renewal period of one (1) year to three (3) years. Any license not renewed within that three (3) year period is invalid.  On the third late renewal, no grace period or late penalty will apply.  At that point, the license is considered to be invalid.  The holder of any invalid license may petition the Board and request an examination for one classification below the previously held license grade. The candidate must successfully pass that examination to be issued a license in the grade of that examination. Proof of a previously held license must be provided or be documented in the GSAPE files. No proof or documentation required for the candidate to take a fourth (4th) class exam.