WSR 19-13-084
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
[Filed June 18, 2019, 10:03 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-20-103.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-17A WAC, Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance.
Hearing Location(s): On July 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Labor and Industries Headquarters, Room S117, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 20, 2019.
Submit Written Comments to: James Vest, P.O. Box 44148, Olympia, WA 98504-4148, email James.Vest@Lni.wa.gov, fax 360-902-4988, by July 23, 2019.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact James Vest, phone 360-902-4799, fax 360-902-4988, TTY 360-902-5797, email James.Vest@Lni.wa.gov, by July 19, 2019.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Chapter 296-17A WAC establishes and maintains the classifications employers are required to use to report and pay their industrial insurance premiums.
The department reviewed the chapter and is proposing revisions to:
Correct typographical and other errors (such as invalid telephone numbers and out-of-date references);
Revise wording and formatting to make the rules easier to understand and apply; and
Incorporate and formalize existing agency practices (such as expressly including in a risk classification employment that the department currently includes by interpretation or analogy).
This proposal amends subclassifications while not making substantial changes to how employers are classified. In general, the department proposes to combine subclassifications where the underlying hazards are similar and where the subclassification distinction is no longer relevant. This allows the department to maintain the overall fairness of the rating system in general.
The department reviewed this chapter and proposes making revisions to:
Combine subclassifications where the underlying hazards are similar and we don't think the subclassification distinction is relevant anymore;
Update and clarify information and references in multiple classifications in general due to updated subclassifications;
Create a new subclassification for drilling method of pile driving; and
Revise wording and formatting to make the rules easier to understand and apply.
Amendments proposed:
 
 
What
Why
WAC 296-17A-0202
Pile driving
Create a new subclassification.
Industry requested that the department create a separate subclassification within risk classification 0202 when performing pile construction using a drilling method.
WAC 296-17A-0103
Drilling
Correct reference due to the new 0202 subclassification.
Some pile construction contractors were misreporting in 0103, Drilling, when constructing piles using a drilled method. All types of pile construction is [are] reportable in 0202, adding clarity in 0103 where all types of pile construction work is to be reported in 0202.
WAC 296-17A-0502-99
Flooring (no employees)
Remove subclassification.
This subclassification is no longer needed and this population will be moved to the more general 0510-99 Construction contractor: No employees.
WAC 296-17A-0507-99
Roofing (no employees)
Remove subclassification.
This subclassification is no longer needed and this population will be moved to the more general 0510-99 Construction contractor: No employees.
WAC 296-17A-0550-99
Drywall (no employees)
Amend.
Align the subclassification with updated language in 0510-99 Construction contractor: No employees.
WAC 296-17A-0510-99
Framing (no employees)
Amend.
Clarify the language regarding purpose and reporting requirements for subclass 0510-99 Construction contractor: No employees.
WAC 296-17A-1101
Delivery
Combine subclassifications and amend for clarity.
Add specific exclusion referencing the correct classification for food truck businesses.
The department is combining four subclassifications in classification 1101:
· Due to low loss data;
· No longer need to track these subclassifications separately; and
· As part of the plan to reduce the overall number of subclassifications in the classification plan to ease administrative burden for customers and staff.
The department recently identified and corrected accounts for food truck businesses misclassified with classification 1101 instead of the correct classification 3905-01.
This rule making will create clear references for food trucks in classification 1101 Route food delivery, classification 3905 Restaurants, and classification 3909 Catering, and will ensure correct future classification assignments.
WAC 296-17A-3402
Metal goods
Combine multiple subclassifications.
Current subclassifications are confusing to public and internal staff to apply. For ease of administration, the department is recommending collapsing of many of the subclassifications within 3402.
WAC 296-17A-3404
Metal goods
Combine multiple subclassifications.
Current subclassifications are confusing to public and internal staff to apply. For ease of administration, the department is recommending collapsing of many of the subclassifications within 3404.
WAC 296-17A-3905
Restaurants
Add references for food trucks.
The department recently identified and corrected accounts for food truck businesses misclassified with classification 1101 instead of the correct classification 3905-01.
This rule making will create clear references for food trucks in classification 1101 Route food delivery, classification 3905 Restaurants, and classification 3909 Catering, and will ensure correct future classification assignments.
WAC 296-17A-3909
Catering
Add references for food trucks.
The department recently identified and corrected accounts for food truck businesses misclassified with classification 1101 instead of the correct classification 3905-01.
This rule making will create clear references for food trucks in classification 1101 Route food delivery, classification 3905 Restaurants, and classification 3909 Catering, and will ensure correct future classification assignments.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: As part of this rule making, the department also reviewed these chapters for need, clarity, and consistency as required by SSB 5679 (chapter 30, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess.) to make changes where possible to reduce the regulatory burden on employers insured with the state fund.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 51.16.035.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of labor and industries, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: James Vest, Tumwater, Washington, 360-902-4799; Implementation: Keith Bingham, Tumwater, Washington, 360-902-4826; and Enforcement: Victoria Kennedy, Tumwater, Washington, 360-902-4997.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Since the proposed rules do not change any existing coverage options for employers or workers and adjust fees pursuant to legislative standard, they are exempted by RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi) from the requirement for a cost-benefit analysis.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules set or adjust fees under the authority of RCW 19.02.075 or that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards, including fees set or adjusted under the authority of RCW 19.80.045.
June 18, 2019
Joel Sacks
Director
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-01-014, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06)
WAC 296-17A-0103Classification 0103.
0103-09 Drilling or blasting: N.O.C.
Applies to:
((contractors))Businesses engaged in drilling operations for others not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, well drilling for oil, gas or water; exploratory well drilling; and drilling of holes in rock for shot holes. Such drilling generally contemplates the digging of a hole using a rotating or pounding type tool. Equipment used by drilling contractors includes earth auger drills, jackhammers, drilling rigs, and bits which will vary in size depending upon the terrain or material to be drilled and the depth and size of holes to be drilled. This classification also includes blasting operations not covered by another classification (such as the blasting of rock in connection with highway, street or road construction).
((This classification excludes))Exclusions:
• Drilling operations performed in connection with concrete or building construction which is to be reported separately in the construction classification applicable for the work being performed;
• Drilling done in connection with all types of underground or surface mining and quarry operations which is to be reported separately in the applicable mining classification; ((and))
• Blasting performed as part of building demolition which is to be reported separately in classification 0518((.));
• All types of pile construction work, which is reported separately in:
- 0202-02, Pile construction: Driven method;
- 0202-06, Pile construction: Drilled method.
0103-10 Geophysical exploration: Seismic detection of the mechanical properties of the earth
Applies to establishments engaged in geophysical exploration, by seismic detection, of the earth's subsurface. Work contemplated by this classification involves a seismograph work crew consisting of a party chief, a permit person, a surveyor, drillers, shooters, observers and a computer analyst. The seismic method utilizes a dynamite blast that simulates a miniature earthquake. The recorder of the vibrations is the sensitive earthquake detector which records the intense vibrations on a rapidly moving tape. The data collected from the tapes and photographic records are interpreted and a contour map of the rocks and their foundation to depths of several thousand feet is developed.
This classification excludes geophysical exploration without seismic detection which is to be reported separately in classification 1007.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-15-132, filed 7/22/08, effective 1/1/09)
WAC 296-17A-0202Classification 0202.
0202-02 Pile ((driving - Wood or concrete piling construction
Applies to contractors engaged in pile driving and piling construction. Pile driving involves long sturdy posts or columns of timber, steel, or concrete being driven into the earth as a foundation or support for a structure such as a building, pier or wharf. This type of activity usually occurs when a portion of the structure is going to be under water, in mud, at a site where the ground is soft or unstable, or when the structure is expected to be of extraordinary weight. Work contemplated by this classification includes driving wood or steel beams, driving concrete columns, shaft sinking or caisson work, stacking of concrete piles, erection of a cofferdam, and includes all cross beaming, decking, and similar carpentry incidental to, and connected with, pile driving operations as part of the foundation construction project. Shaft sinking is removal of earth from a hole with a relatively small diameter and usually at a considerable depth. The cofferdam is a temporary structure from which water can be pumped or sucked to provide a dry work area during construction of the foundation or substructure. Once the foundation support is complete, the cofferdam is taken apart and removed.
This classification excludes diving operations or activities which are to be reported separately in classification 0202-04.
Special note: Pile driving projects could occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (harbors, rivers, canals) which is defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform the work activities from on board a vessel could be subject to the Admiralty Law which recognizes such work crews and workers as a master or member of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable water. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick, pile driver or dredge, a barge, or a pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform the work activities from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier, or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Act. Usually, pile driving projects involve a variety of types of work crews such as those working from a floating derrick or pile driver, a barge, a pontoon, a shoreline pile crew, workers inside the cofferdam, as well as the maintenance and repair of the construction material or equipment. Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both of these acts. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.))construction: Driven method
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in pile construction utilizing a driven or pounding method. Pile driving involves long sturdy posts or columns of timber, steel, or concrete being driven into the earth as a foundation or support for a structure such as a building, pier or wharf. This type of activity usually occurs when a portion of the structure is going to be under water, in mud, at a site where the ground is soft or unstable, or when the structure is expected to be of extraordinary weight.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Driving wood or steel beams;
• Driving concrete columns;
• All cross beaming, decking, and similar carpentry incidental to, and connected with, pile driving operations as part of the foundation construction project.
Exclusions:
• Diving operations or activities which are to be reported separately in classification 0202-04;
• Pile construction work utilizing a drilling method, which is reported in 0202-06;
• Other types of pile construction work that do not involve a drilled or driven method, but is a form of ground stabilization/improvement, which is reported in 0202-06.
Note: Contractors engaged in both pile construction using the driven method and drilled method will have both subclassifications 0202-02 and 0202-06 assigned, and must report in each subclassification as it applies to the work performed.
Special note: Pile driving projects could occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (harbors, rivers, canals) which are defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform the work activities from on board a vessel could be subject to the Admiralty Law which recognizes such work crews and workers as a master or member of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable waters. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick, pile driver or dredge, a barge, or a pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform the work activities from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier, or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Act. Usually, pile driving projects involve a variety of types of work crews such as those working from a floating derrick or pile driver, a barge, a pontoon, a shoreline pile crew, workers inside the cofferdam, as well as the maintenance and repair of the construction material or equipment. Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both of these acts. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
0202-03 Wharf, pier, dock and marine railway: Construction, maintenance and repair
Applies to contractors engaged in the construction, maintenance or repair of piers, wharves, docks and marine railways. A pier or wharf is a platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars. A dock is the area between two piers or alongside a pier or wharf. These types of platforms are for vessels to tie up and provide an area for loading, unloading, or repairing vessels. Most often, the construction of such platforms will include the foundation or substructure being under water or mud, and the remainder of the platform being exposed above the water or mud. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, construction of the foundation or substructure which consists of shaft sinking, pile driving, stacking of piles and/or erection of a cofferdam, and includes all concrete, steel or carpentry work after the foundation or substructure is built to completion of the project. Shaft sinking involves the removal of earth from a hole with a relatively small diameter and usually at a considerable depth. Pile driving involves long sturdy posts or columns of timber, steel, or concrete being driven into the earth as a foundation or support for the structure. The cofferdam is a temporary structure from which water can be pumped or sucked to provide a dry work area during construction of the foundation or substructure. Once the foundation support is complete, the cofferdam is taken apart and removed. This classification also includes caisson work as part of the construction for the foundation or substructure support.
This classification excludes diving operations or activities which are to be reported separately in classification 0202-04.
Special note: The construction of piers, wharves, docks and marine railways could occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (harbors, rivers, canals) which is defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform the work activities from on board a vessel could be subject to the Admiralty Law which recognizes such work crews and workers as a master or member of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable water. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick, floating barge, a pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform the work activities from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier, or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Act. Usually, these types of projects involve a variety of work crews such as those working from a floating derrick or barge, a pontoon, a shoreline pile crew, workers inside the cofferdam, as well as the maintenance and repair of the construction material or equipment. Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both of these acts. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
0202-04 Diving operations and subaqueous work, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in diving operations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Diving operations such as underwater diving, skin diving or scuba diving are performed in numerous types of uncontrolled environments such as the ocean, harbors, bays, dams, lakes, as well as controlled environments such as swimming pools or aquarium tanks. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, marine salvage and wreckage, underwater mining and sweeping, underwater construction or demolition, installation, repair and/or inspection of wharves, piers, and docks, inspection of ships, barges, and other vessels, underwater exploration, as well as diving instruction. Classification 0202 includes all diving activities with the following exception: Diving instructors who provide instructional lessons in a controlled environment such as a swimming pool may be reported separately in classification 6209 provided accurate time records are maintained for the instructional lesson hours. Failure to maintain accurate time records will result in the hours in question being assigned to classification 0202 without a division of hours between the two classifications.
Special note: Many diving operations and activities occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (a harbor, river, canal, dam, lake) which is defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" who are support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from on board a vessel could be subject to the Admiralty Law which recognizes such work crews and workers as a master or member of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable water. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick or dredge, a boat or ship, a barge, or type of pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" who are support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Act. Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both of these acts. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
0202-05 Geoduck harvesting by divers (to be assigned only by the maritime specialist)
Applies to establishments engaged in diving operations to harvest wild geoduck clams from natural areas. Work contemplated by this classification includes subaqueous harvesting of geoduck clams, sea cucumbers or similar marine life.
Special note: Many diving operations and activities occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (a harbor, river, canal, dam, lake) which is defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" who are support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from on board a vessel could be subject to the Jones Act or Admiralty Law which recognize such work crews and workers as masters or members of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable water. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick or dredge, a boat or ship, a barge, or type of pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" or other support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both state fund or federal jurisdiction. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
0202-06-Pile construction: Drilled method
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in pile construction utilizing a drilling method. This classification also applies to other types of pile construction work that do not involve a drilled method but is a form of ground stabilization/improvement including, but not limited to:
• Cement grouting;
• Vibro concrete column;
• Vibro replacement.
Structural support (deep foundations), earth retention, ground improvement and grouting are necessary when:
- Surface layer is not adequate or is not economically feasible to use;
- Soils are soft or loose;
- Soil bearing capacity must be increased;
- Support is needed to stabilize slopes;
- Cutting off groundwater is needed;
- Remediating settlement.
Exclusions:
• Diving operations or activities which are to be reported separately in classification 0202-04.
• Pile construction work utilizing a driven or pounding method, which is to be reported in 0202-02, Pile construction: Driven method.
Note: Contractors engaged in both pile construction using the driven method and drilled method will have both subclassifications 0202-02 and 0202-06 assigned, and must report in each subclassification as it applies to the work performed.
Industry terminology:
Augercast piles - Are formed by drilling into the ground with a hollow stemmed continuous flight auger to the required depth or degree of resistance.
Drilled shafts - Are typically high-capacity cast-in-place deep foundation elements constructed using an auger, drilling bucket or grab.
Helical piles - Are formed by rotating galvanized heads and steel pipe extensions, with attached helical cutting blades, into the ground at any angle using a high torque hydraulic motor.
Macropiles/micropiles/tiedowns - Are shallow or deep foundation elements constructed using threaded steel pipe or typically in the case of tiedown anchors just a reinforcing steel bar.
Pit underpinning - This technique creates support for an existing building when there is foundation damage or when there is going to be excavation or foundation work performed adjacent to it.
Soldier beams and lagging - Support technique where vertical piles are drilled at regular intervals along the planned excavation perimeter. The lagging effectively resists the load of the retained soil and transfers it to the beams.
Soil nailing - Is an earth retention technique using grouted tension-resisting steel elements (nails) that can be designed for permanent or temporary support.
Secant piles - Are piles constructed by overlapping drilled shafts with either structural or lean concrete fill.
Tangent pile walls - Are constructed using methods similar to secant piles but tangent piles are equally shaped and abut each other instead of intersecting.
Soil mixing - Process used to improve the characteristics of soft or loose soil profiles by mechanically mixing them with cementitious grout to create soil cement columns or panels.
Vibro concrete columns - Transfers loads through weak strata to a firm underlying stratum, using high modulus concrete columns.
Vibro replacement - Constructs dense aggregate columns (stone columns) by means of a crane-suspended downhole vibrator, to reinforce all soils and densify granular soils.
Compaction grouting - The densification of loose granular soils with the controlled injection of a low slump mortar-like grout.
Permeation grouting - A grouting technique that transforms granular soils into sandstone-like masses, by permeation with a low viscosity sodium silicate chemical grout or the use of microfine or ultrafine cement grouts.
Grout injection pile - Are steel and concrete pipe composite piles that are screwed into the ground under very high torque and down-pressure.
Jet grouting - A drill rod equipped with jet nozzles injects high-pressure water, air, and cement into the ground as the drill rod is rotated and raised.
Special note: Pile driving projects could occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (harbors, rivers, canals) which are defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform the work activities from on board a vessel could be subject to the Admiralty Law which recognizes such work crews and workers as a master or member of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable waters. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick, pile driver or dredge, a barge, or a pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform the work activities from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier, or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Act. Usually, pile construction projects involve a variety of types of work crews such as those working from a floating derrick or pile driver, a barge, a pontoon, a shoreline pile crew, workers inside the cofferdam, as well as the maintenance and repair of the construction material or equipment. Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both of these acts. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 13-11-128, filed 5/21/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 296-17A-3402Classification 3402.
3402-00 Pump, safe, scale, auto jack, water meter, air compressor and elevator: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
((establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of air compressors. This includes air or gas compressors used for paint sprayers, air tools, tire inflation, and general industrial purposes. Operations contemplated include, but are not limited to, welding, machining, general mechanical and electrical work. Machinery and equipment includes, but is not limited to, hand and air tools, welders, punches, shears, and compression equipment. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-01 Printing or bookbinding machinery: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of printing or bookbinding machinery. The outside casings of the machines may be made of plate metal that varies between 1" to 2 1/2" in thickness. The machines used to make the presses and binding machinery may include both computer numeric controlled (CNC) and manual mills and lathes. Other machinery used in the manufacturing process includes, but is not limited to, welders or cutters, grinders, and drill presses. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; and the set up, installation and repair of printing or bookbinding machinery which is to be reported separately in classification 0603.
3402-02 Pump, safe, scale, auto jack, and water meter: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of pumps, safes, scales, auto jacks, and water meters. Materials range from brass screws and rubber washers used to rebuild water meters to plate metal and steel castings used for safe and pump manufacturing. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, hand tools used for repairs, lathes, welders, and pressure testers. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; the installation and repair of safes which is to be reported separately in classification 0607; and the installation of pumps which is to be reported separately in the applicable classification.
3402-03 Shoe or textile machinery: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of shoe machinery or textile machinery. Metal materials used vary in size, shape and dimension. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, drills, mills, lathes, saws, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and the installation and repair of shoe or textile machinery which is to be reported separately in classification 0603.
3402-04 Confectioners or food processing machinery: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of food processing or confectioners machinery. Metal materials used vary in size, shape and weight. These establishments often have an assembly line operation and a separate electronic assembly area. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and the installation and repair of confectioners and food processing machinery which is to be reported separately in classification 0603.
3402-05 Machine shops, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in general machine shop operations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), tool sharpening, and mobile welding shops. Many of the establishments in this classification are "job shops." Size and shape of materials vary with steel and aluminum being the most common. Plastics, light weight aluminum, and alloyed metals are becoming increasingly popular in the manufacture of equipment for some industries. These establishments often have welding shops along with machine shops. Machinery and equipment includes, but is not limited to, mills, lathes, grinders, saws, welding equipment, inspection equipment, and material handling equipment. Machinery is both manual and computer numeric controlled (CNC). This classification also includes "mobile shops" which are used exclusively to repair machinery or equipment. A "mobile shop" in this classification usually means a van or pick up pulling a utility trailer equipped with hand tools, specialty tools, air tools, a compressor, and a portable welding unit. The machinery or equipment is usually repaired at the customer's location, however, sometimes the broken part is removed and taken back to the shop for repair.
This classification excludes repairs to buildings and structures which are to be reported separately in the appropriate construction classification, and mechanical repairs which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
Special note: The term "job shop" is an industry term that means the shop will produce products to customer specifications.
3402-06 Power saw, lawn and garden equipment, small motor, N.O.C.: Repair
Applies to establishments engaged in repairing small power tools, small motors powered by gas or diesel, outboard marine engines, and lawn and garden equipment not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). The largest piece of equipment repaired in this classification is generally a riding lawn mower. Classification 3402-06 is assigned in conjunction with a store classification for establishments that have a store operation and also repair the type of items they sell. Classification 3402-06 may also be assigned to a manufacturers representative who performs warranty repairs. Tools used in this type of repair are mainly hand and air tools. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and the repair of electrical motors which is to be reported separately in classification 5201.
3402-07 Gear: Manufacturing or grinding
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or grinding of gears. Establishments in this classification may also cut key slots and broaches. Establishments that cut stock to manufacture the gear are often not the same ones that perform the final grinding process. Gears may go through two, three, or four different grinding, slotting, and/or keying establishments and then go to another establishment for electroplating or galvanizing before they are ready for sale or use. Precision machine shops may grind gears to the ten thousandths of an inch. Materials used are usually stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, gear shapers, drill presses, mill, hobbers, grinders, some of which might be computer numeric controlled (CNC). This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-08 Elevator: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of elevators and associated electronic components. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, mills, drills, lathes, saws, and grinders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and the installation, service, and repair of elevators which is to be reported separately in classification 0602.
3402-12 Multimedia blasting
Applies to establishments engaged in multimedia (such as, but not limited to, glass, plastic and sand) blasting operations which strip paint or other coatings from metal or fiberglass. Most of the blasting operations in this classification are done on automobiles, but it also applies to establishments that perform blasting on items such as, but not limited to, barbecue grills, and cast iron pieces. Multimedia blasting processes in this classification are performed in a shop, use less air pressure and media with softer finishes than other blasting operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and sandblasting of buildings or structures which is to be reported separately in classification 0504.
3402-14 Furnace, heater, radiator, wood, propane, or pellet stoves: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of furnaces, radiators, wood, propane, or pellet burning stoves or similar heating fixtures. Materials include, but are not limited to, metal cast parts, sheet metal, plate metal, aluminum, or stainless steel. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, hand tools, solder guns, punches, lathes, and saws. Establishments in this classification may have separate areas for electronic assembly and/or painting. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; establishments engaged in the manufacture of radiators for automobiles or trucks which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-48; and establishments engaged in the manufacture of baseboard heaters which are to be reported separately in classification 3404.
3402-16 Die casting
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of products by die casting. Die casting is a manufacturing process for producing accurately dimensioned, sharply defined metal products which are referred to as "die castings." "Dies" are the steel molds used to mass produce the product. The process begins when ingots of various metal alloys are melted in die casting machines. The machine forces the metal into the die under hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. The casting quickly solidifies in the die, and is automatically ejected by the machine, and the cycle starts again. The castings are cleaned by grinding or sanding, which also removes any excess metal "flash." Many die casting manufacturers maintain their own machine shop for making the dies. Die making, when done as a part of die casting operations, is included within the scope of this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; and establishments engaged in making dies for others which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-74.
3402-26 Saw blade: Manufacturing, assembly, or sharpening
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture, assembly, or sharpening of saw blades such as, but not limited to, those used in circular saws, band saws, ripsaws, keyhole saws, and handsaws such as hacksaws or meat saws. This classification also includes sharpening services for items such as, but not limited to, tools, scissors, and knives. Materials include, but are not limited to, high tensile steel and carbide tipped blades. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, saws, mills, drills, and hand tools. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; establishments engaged in the repair or sharpening of chain saws which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-06; and establishments engaged in the manufacture or repair of electrical saws which are to be reported separately in classification 5201.
3402-28 Heat treating metal
Applies to establishments engaged in heat treating metal. The heat treating process may use computer numeric controlled (CNC) ovens or furnaces. The oven may heat up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and a furnace may heat up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The metal(s) is placed on a platform; the platform is hydraulically moved into the first chamber and the door is automatically closed. At this time, the oxygen is burned from the chamber. Then the second chamber door is opened and the metal enters the oven/furnace. Depending upon the specifications, the heat treating process usually takes six to sixteen hours. When the metal is finished in the heating chamber it returns automatically to the first chamber. Then the platform lowers and the metals are dipped into a cooling agent. Once the metals are cooled to room temperature the platform rises, the door opens, and the materials are removed. The process is essentially the same without using computer numeric controlled (CNC) heat treating equipment except that, rather than being hydraulically operated, the machine operators move the metals through the system. Many establishments do not produce a product, but heat treat a variety of products to customer specifications. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-29 Nut, bolt, screw, nail, tack, rivet, eyelet spike, needle, N.O.C.: Manufacturing
Sprinkler head, speedometer, carburetor: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets, eyelets, spikes, and needles not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). This classification also applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of sprinkler heads, speedometers, or carburetors. Materials include, but are not limited to, steel or iron rods which may be pressed or formed, and small component parts. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, saws, shears, presses, chuckers, threading and tapping machines, some of which may be computer numeric controlled (CNC). Establishments may have separate areas for deburring, inspecting, packing and shipping. The carburetor rebuilding may be performed on vehicles that are driven or towed into the shop, or on carburetors that have been already removed from the vehicles. In either case the repairs are made exclusively with hand and air tools and sometimes a diagnostic scope and a drill press. A speedometer is usually embodied with a mileage recording mechanism. The central feature of the device is a permanent magnet. There are gears, spindles, and a drive shaft present in most speedometers. There is also a unit counting disc and a spiral spring calibrator. Hand tools are used almost exclusively in the repair of this kind of speedometer. Today many speedometers are computer controlled. Basically, if this kind of speedometer is in need of repair, a computer chip(s) is replaced, using hand tools. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of hardware that is not covered under another classification, such as handles, latches, and hinges which are to be reported separately in classification 3404, and the repair of speedometers or carburetors in a vehicle which is to be reported separately in the appropriate vehicle repair classification.
3402-32 Abrasive wheel: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of abrasive wheels. Manufacturing operations often include a laboratory where carbon and other materials are mixed together to form the abrasive edge of the mainly high tensile steel wheels. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-40 Welding or cutting, N.O.C. (mobile operations limited to repair of equipment and machinery)
Applies to establishments engaged in welding or cutting operations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) either in the shop or at the customer's site. Steel is the predominant material along with some aluminum alloys. Machinery is predominantly welding equipment, but may include tools such as, but not limited to, grinders, saws, drills, and material handling equipment. This classification also includes "mobile shops" which are used exclusively to repair machinery or equipment. A "mobile shop" in this classification usually means a van or pick up pulling a utility trailer equipped with hand tools, specialty tools, air tools, a compressor, and a portable welding unit. The machinery or equipment is usually repaired at the customer's location, sometimes with the use of the customer's equipment; however, broken parts may be removed and taken back to the shop for repair.
This classification excludes welding construction and repairs to buildings or structures which are to be reported separately in the appropriate construction classification and mechanical repairs which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
3402-48 Automobile or truck, radiator and heater core: Manufacturing and repair shops
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture and/or repair of automobile or truck radiator and heater cores. Manufacturers in this classification may have a die casting area and a separate electronic assembly area. Tools and equipment include, but are not limited to, hand tools, solder guns, and punches. Shops that repair radiators may work on the radiators in the vehicles, but usually the radiators have been removed from the vehicle. The radiator is examined and the core may be removed. Next the radiator is cleaned, air pressurized, and dipped in a water tank to check it for leaks. Once the leaks are found they can generally be repaired by welding the holes shut. The radiator is dipped again to ensure the repair has been made properly. Cleaning the radiator may be done by sandblasting, ultra sound baths or by "rodding" the radiator to remove corrosion. Repair equipment includes, but is not limited to, welders, air and hand tools, dipping tanks, hoists, and forklifts. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-60 Office machinery, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly; Cash register or sewing machines: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of cash registers, sewing machines and office machinery not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) such as, but not limited to, copiers, collators, mail/postage machines, calculators and automatic letter openers. Component parts may be metal, plastic, or wood. Operations include, but are not limited to, cutting, shaping, forming, drilling, riveting, clamping, and bolting; there may be a separate electronic assembly area. Machinery and tools vary within this classification; some establishments use hand and air tools only, others use additional equipment such as, but not limited to, saws, lathes, mills, drills, or water jets, some of which may be computer numeric controlled (CNC). This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-61 Small arms and ammunition: Manufacturing, assembly, or rebuild
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture, assembly, or rebuild of small arms, the manufacture of ammunition and reloading. For the purpose of this classification, small arms means .50 caliber or less, such as pistols, rifles, shotguns, and light machine guns. Operations include, but are not limited to, metal stamping of casings, machining, assembling, and a high proportion of inspecting. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; the manufacture or repair of heavy arms which is to be reported separately in classification 5109; and gun stores which are to be reported separately in classification 6309.
3402-74 Tool: Manufacturing, not hot forming or stamping; Die: Manufacturing - Ferrous
Applies to establishments engaged in tool manufacturing or die manufacturing, for others, from ferrous materials. Tools manufactured in this classification are usually cutting tools used in lathes, mills, rotors, and saws. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, sharpeners, grinders, lathes and mills, which are both manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC). The die manufacturing included in this classification includes those made exclusively of ferrous materials including, but not limited to, jigs, fixtures, and dies for metal work in general. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of machine-finished tools which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-83.
3402-77 Auto, truck, semi-trailer and bus body: Manufacturing;
Travel trailer body: Manufacturing or repair
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of auto, truck, and bus bodies, and in the manufacture or repair of travel trailer bodies or cargo containers. Repairs are usually made with the use of welders or cutting torches and air or hand tools. These establishments will also repair or replace hydraulic units. Material used in the manufacture of goods in this classification is usually steel and aluminum, varying in thickness from 16 gauge to plate metal up to one inch thick. Shapes include, but are not limited to, sheet metal, tubes, solid rod or I-beams. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, shears, breaks, hydraulic presses, iron workers, drill presses, grinders, welders, hoist, cranes, and forklifts. Shops may have a finish sanding area as well as a paint area where the vehicle bodies are sprayed with primer, a body bonding material, or a finish coat of paint. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-83 Tool: Manufacturing and machine finishing
Applies to establishments engaged in manufacturing and machine finishing tools. Tools manufactured in this classification are usually hand held instruments such as, but not limited to, wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, torque wrenches, pliers, and sockets. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, air and hand tools, polishers, grinders, inspection equipment, mills, lathes, shapers, and drill presses, some of which may be computer numeric controlled (CNC). Establishments may have a galvanizing and/or electroplating area for the finish work which is included when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. Other establishments in this classification send the finish work out. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; establishments engaged in the manufacture of tools from ferrous materials which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-74; and establishments engaged in tool forging which are to be reported separately in classification 5106.
3402-85 Auto or truck parts: Machining or rebuild not in vehicle
Applies to establishments engaged in machining or rebuilding auto or truck parts such as, but not limited to, water pumps, fuel pumps, transmissions, heads, brake drums, ball joints, and rear ends, which are not in the vehicle. Work contemplated in this classification may also include manufacturing sockets, pulleys, shafts, fittings, flywheels, and/or bearings. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, mills, lathes, grinders, sanders, presses, welders, and balancing equipment. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in manufacturing or rebuilding auto, truck, or aircraft engines which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-86.
3402-86 Auto, truck or aircraft engine, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or rebuilding
Applies to establishments engaged in manufacturing or rebuilding auto, truck, or aircraft engines not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), including manufacturing the component parts. Establishments in this classification often specialize in the type of engines they make or rebuild. The basic difference between automobile, truck, and aircraft engines is the size and weight of the parts being worked on. Engine rebuild shops use many specialized machines and air tools to tear the core down to an engine block; then rebuild the engine. After the engine is stripped down to the engine block, it is placed in a machine called a baker which heats to approximately 600 degrees and bakes away the grease. After baking, the engine block is placed in a sand blaster where the surface is cleaned with very fine steel shot. The engine block is then placed in a large pressure washer which removes the steel shot. Next, the crank and cam shafts are ground and turned on machinery similar to lathes. There is usually a separate room or area which is called the "head shop" where the heads and valves are machined on valve grinders, valve facers, and head grinders. Engine rebuild shops that do not have the equipment to grind the crank and cam shafts will contract work out to other shops, or buy new crank shafts and cam shafts. Other machinery includes, but is not limited to, boring bars and hones to polish cylinder walls, small pressure washers for oil pans and other smaller parts, solvent tanks, and hoists or forklifts for lifting the engines or engine parts. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in machining or rebuilding auto or truck parts, other than engines, which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-85.
3402-91 Bed spring or wire mattress: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of bed springs or wire mattresses. The wire stock is coiled and cut to length on a coiling machine, then tempered in an oven to produce the spring. The coils are fastened to the frame either by hand or by machine. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of stuffed mattresses which are to be reported separately in classification 3708.
3402-93 Valve: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of valves. Valves regulate the flow of air, gases, liquids, or loose material through structures by opening, closing, or obstructing passageways. They are operated manually, electrically, with compressed air, or hydraulic pressure. Valves are usually cut from aluminum, steel, or stainless steel either by a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine or water jet machine. Depending upon the complexity of the valve, they are assembled in one or several stages. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of valves made in a die mold which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-74.
3402-94 Precision machined parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in manufacturing precision machined parts not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Most of these establishments are "job shops." Job shops make component parts for other businesses according to customer specifications, rather than manufacturing a specific product. Many establishments in this classification manufacture precision parts for the aerospace industry. Machining usually begins with solid blocks of material such as, but not limited to, steel, aluminum, titanium, inconel, or plastic, although some hollow tube, flat bar, and angle stock may also be used. The "rough cuts" are often made on manual machines, and the finish cuts on computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines. Depending on the establishment and the job specifications, a specific part may be sent to one or more additional shops to be tempered, milled, or inspected before the original establishment is through with the manufacturing process. Some parts are so sensitive that climate controlled conditions are necessary. Both manual and CNC mills and lathes are the most common types of machines used. Others include, but are not limited to, saws, drills, and grinding machines. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-95 Storage battery: Manufacturing, assembly or repair
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture, assembly, or repair of storage batteries. Lead ingots, weighing 20-25 pounds, are melted and poured into a mold or casting machine. After the grids are cooled lead oxide is then pumped onto each side of a grid and cured by baking in an oven of about 300 - 400 degrees F. The plates are then assembled by placing a negative separator (zinc) between a positive separator (copper), and so forth until there are enough of these cells to form the battery. Next, they are sent to a burning machine that cures the paste and plates. After the burning process, the plates are placed into a plastic or hard rubber box-like container and cured for two or three days. The plates are welded together and the top is attached to the body of the battery case with an epoxy glue. Diluted sulfuric acid is added to the battery and then it is put on a charger. The battery is then cleaned and packed for shipping. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; establishments engaged in the manufacture of dry cell (flashlight type) batteries which are to be reported separately in classification 3602; and establishments engaged in battery sales and installation which are to be reported separately in the applicable automotive services classification.
3402-96 Automobile or motorcycle: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of automobiles or motorcycles. Most of the manufacturing operations, such as cutting, milling, and turning, are performed with computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery. Most of the assembly operations are performed with air and hand tools. Other machinery includes but is not limited to saws, grinders, and drill presses. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged only in the manufacture of auto bodies which are to be reported separately in classification 3402-77.
3402-98 Machinery, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of machinery not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). For purposes of this classification, machinery means any combination of mechanical parts constructed primarily with metal. Finished products vary widely and range from hand held machines to those weighing thousands of pounds; products include, but are not limited to, grinding machines, boring machines, conveyer systems, and wood chippers. Machinery used to manufacture these items includes, but is not limited to, lathes, mills, press, breaks, shears, and welders, some of which may be computer numeric controlled (CNC). This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3402-99 Photo processing machinery: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of photo processing machinery such as, but not limited to, photo processors or film enlargers. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification when the repair is done as a part of and in connection with the manufacturing or assembly operation. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.))Businesses that manufacture or assemble pumps, safes, scales, auto jacks, water meters, air compressors, and elevators and associated electronic components.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Welding;
• Machining;
• General mechanical and electrical work;
• Assembly work.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Hand tools;
• Lathes;
• Mills;
• Drills;
• Grinders;
• Saws;
• Welders;
• Punches;
• Shears;
• Compression equipment;
• Pressure testers.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Brass screws and rubber washers;
• Metals of all types, gauges, sizes, shapes and dimensions.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses installing or repairing safes must be reported separately in classification 0607;
• Worker hours or businesses engaged in installing, servicing or repairing elevators must be reported separately in classification 0602;
• Worker hours or businesses installing pumps must be reported in the applicable classification;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-05 Machine shops, N.O.C., job shops, tool sharpening, mobile welding shops, storage battery manufacturing, assembly or repair, multimedia blasting, die casting, and heat treating metal
Applies to:
Businesses with general machine shop operations not covered by another class. This classification also applies to the manufacture, assembly or repair of storage batteries, tool sharpening, multimedia blasting, die-casting and heat-treating.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Tool sharpening;
• Welding;
• Mobile welding shops;
• Machining;
• Multimedia blasting:
- Multimedia (such as, but not limited to, glass, plastic and sand) blasting operations which strip paint or other coatings from metal or fiberglass. Most of the blasting operations in this classification are done on automobiles, but it also applies to establishments that perform blasting on items such as, but not limited to, barbecue grills, and cast iron pieces. Multimedia blasting processes in this classification are performed in a shop, use less air pressure and media with softer finishes than other blasting operations.
• Die casting:
- Die-casting is a manufacturing process for producing accurately dimensioned, sharply defined metal products, which are referred to as "die castings." "Dies" are the steel molds used to mass-produce the product. The process begins when ingots of various metal alloys are melted in die casting machines. The machine forces the metal into the die under hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. The casting quickly solidifies in the die, and is automatically ejected by the machine, and the cycle starts again. The castings are cleaned by grinding or sanding, which also removes any excess metal "flash." Many die casting manufacturers maintain their own machine shop for making the dies. Die making, when done as a part of die casting operations, is included within the scope of this classification.
• Heat treating:
- Process may use computer numeric controlled (CNC) ovens or furnaces. The oven may heat up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and a furnace may heat up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The metal(s) is placed on a platform; the platform is hydraulically moved into the first chamber and the door is automatically closed. At this time, the oxygen is burned from the chamber. Then the second chamber door is opened and the metal enters the oven/furnace. Depending upon the specifications, the heat treating process usually takes six to sixteen hours. When the metal is finished in the heating chamber, it returns automatically to the first chamber. Then the platform lowers and the metals are dipped into a cooling agent. Once the metals are cooled to room temperature the platform rises, the door opens, and the materials are removed. The process is essentially the same without using computer numeric controlled (CNC) heat-treating equipment except that, rather than being hydraulically operated, the machine operators move the metals through the system. Many establishments do not produce a product, but heat-treat a variety of products to customer specifications.
• Storage battery, manufacture, assembly or repair:
- Lead ingots, weighing 20-25 pounds, are melted and poured into a mold or casting machine. After the grids are cooled lead oxide is then pumped onto each side of a grid and cured by baking in an oven of about 300-400 degrees F. The plates are then assembled by placing a negative separator (zinc) between a positive separator (copper), and so forth until there are enough of these cells to form the battery. Next, they are sent to a burning machine that cures the paste and plates. After the burning process, the plates are placed into a plastic or hard rubber box-like container and cured for two or three days. The plates are welded together and the top is attached to the body of the battery case with an epoxy glue. Diluted sulfuric acid is added to the battery and then it is put on a charger. The battery is then cleaned and packed for shipping.
Special note: The term "job shop" is an industry term that means the shop will produce products to customer specifications.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Mills;
• Lathes;
• Grinders;
• Saws;
• Welding equipment;
• Inspection equipment;
• Material handling equipment;
• Casting machines;
• Burning machines;
• Ovens or furnaces;
• Steel molds;
• Hand tools;
• Air tools;
• Compressors;
• Portable welding equipment;
• Mobile welding equipment.
- Are used exclusively to repair machinery or equipment. A "mobile shop" in this classification usually means a van or pickup pulling a utility trailer equipped with hand tools, specialty tools, air tools, a compressor, and a portable welding unit. The machinery or equipment is usually repaired at the customer's location; however, sometimes the broken part is removed and taken back to the shop for repair.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Metals of all types, gauges, sizes, shapes and dimensions;
• Plastics.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses sandblasting buildings or structures must be reported separately in classification 0504;
• Worker hours or businesses repairing buildings and structures must be reported separately in the appropriate construction classification;
• Worker hours or businesses doing mechanical repair (such as, on engines or electrical systems) must be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed;
• Manufacturing dies for others, is classified in 3402-74;
• Manufacturing dry cell (flashlight type) batteries, is classified in 3602;
• Battery sales and installation, are classified in the applicable automotive services classification;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification, with the exception of mobile welding operations.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-06 Power saw, lawn and garden equipment, small motor, N.O.C: Repair
Applies to:
Businesses that repair small power tools, small motors powered by gas or diesel, outboard marine engines, and lawn and garden equipment not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Hand and air tools.
Classification 3402-06 is assigned in conjunction with a store classification for establishments that have a store operation and repair the type of items they sell. Classification 3402-06 may also be assigned to a manufacturer representative who performs warranty repairs.
This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses repairing electrical motors are classified in 5201;
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-14 Furnace, heater, radiator, wood, propane, or pellet stoves: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture furnaces, radiators, wood, propane, or pellet burning stoves or similar heating fixtures.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Hand tools;
• Solder guns;
• Punches;
• Lathes;
• Saws.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Sheet metal;
• Plate metal;
• Aluminum;
• Stainless steel.
Note: Establishments in this classification may have separate areas for electronic assembly and/or painting.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing radiators for automobiles or trucks, is classified in 3402-48;
• Manufacturing baseboard heaters, is classified in 3404;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-26 Saw blade and abrasive wheel: Manufacturing, assembly or sharpening
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture abrasive wheels, and businesses that manufacture, assemble, or sharpen saw blades such as, but not limited to, those used in circular saws, band saws, ripsaws, keyhole saws, and handsaws such as hacksaws or meat saws.
Abrasive wheel manufacturing operations often include a laboratory where carbon and other materials are mixed together to form the abrasive edges of the wheels.
Note: Businesses in this classification may also perform incidental sharpening services for items such as, but not limited to, tools, scissors, and knives.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Saws;
• Mills;
• Drills;
• Hand tools.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• High tensile steel;
• Carbide tipped blades.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Repair or sharpening of chain saws, is classified in 3402-06;
• Manufacture or repair of electrical saws, is classified in 5201;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-29 Nut, bolt, screw, nail, tack, rivet, eyelet spike, needle, bedspring, wire mattress, N.O.C.: Manufacturing; sprinkler head, speedometer, carburetor: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets, eyelets, spikes, needles, bedspring, and wire mattresses not covered by another classification. N.O.C. This classification also applies to businesses that manufacture or assemble sprinkler heads, speedometers, or carburetors. Rebuilding carburetors is also included in this classification.
The carburetor rebuilding may be performed on vehicles that are driven or towed into the shop, or on carburetors that have been already removed from the vehicles.
Businesses in this classification may have separate areas for deburring, inspecting, packing and shipping.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Saws;
• Shears;
• Presses;
• Chuckers;
• Threading and tapping machines;
• Hand tools;
• Air tools;
• Diagnostic scopes;
• Drill press;
• Coiling machines;
• Ovens.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Steel rods;
• Iron rods;
• Small component parts;
• Wire.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing stuffed mattresses, is classified in 3708;
• Manufacturing handles, latches, and hinges, is classified in 3404;
• Repair of speedometers or carburetors in a vehicle, is classified in the appropriate vehicle repair classification;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-40 Welding or cutting, N.O.C. (mobile operations limited to repair of equipment and machinery)
Applies to:
Businesses doing welding or metal cutting not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) either in the shop or at the customer's site.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Welding equipment;
• Grinders;
• Saws;
• Drills;
• Material handling equipment.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Steel;
• Aluminum alloys.
This classification also includes "mobile shops" which are used exclusively to repair machinery or equipment. A "mobile shop" in this classification usually means a van or pickup pulling a utility trailer equipped with hand tools, specialty tools, air tools, a compressor, and a portable welding unit. The machinery or equipment is usually repaired at the customer's location, sometimes with the use of the customer's equipment; however, broken parts may be removed and taken back to the shop for repair.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses doing welding construction or repairs to buildings or structures must be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed;
• Worker hours or businesses doing mechanical repairs (such as, on engines and electrical systems) must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-48 Automobile or truck, radiator and heater core: Manufacturing and repair shops
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture and/or repair automobile or truck radiator and heater cores.
Work activities in this classification include, but are not limited to:
• Repair of radiators in the vehicle, or removed from vehicle;
• Radiators cleaned, air pressured, and dipped in water tank to check for leaks;
• Leaks repaired by welding the holes shut;
• Radiators dipped again to ensure the repair has been made properly;
• Cleaning radiator by sandblasting, ultra sound baths or "rodding" the radiator to remove corrosion.
Note: Manufacturer in this classification may have a die casting area and a separate electronic assembly area.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Hand tools and air tools;
• Solder guns;
• Punches;
• Welders;
• Dipping tanks;
• Hoists;
• Forklifts.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-74 Tool: Manufacturing, not hot forming or stamping; machine finishing tools, die: Manufacturing ferrous
Applies to:
Businesses doing tool manufacturing or die manufacturing, for others, from ferrous materials.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Jigs;
• Fixtures and dies for metal work;
• Wrenches;
• Screw drivers;
• Hammers;
• Torque wrenches;
• Pliers;
• Sockets;
• Cutting tools used in lathes, mills, rotors and saws.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Air and hand tools;
• Polishers;
• Sharpeners;
• Grinders;
• Inspection equipment;
• Mills;
• Lathes;
• Shapers;
• Sharpeners;
• Drill presses.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Businesses may have a galvanizing and/or electroplating area for the finish work, which is included when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Tool forging by hot forming or stamping is classified in 5106;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-77 Auto, truck, semi-trailer and bus body: Manufacturing; travel trailer body: Manufacturing or repair; automobile or motorcycle: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture auto, truck, and bus bodies, or that manufacture or repair travel trailer bodies or cargo containers, or that manufacture or assemble automobiles or motorcycles.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Welding operations;
• Using cutting torches;
• Operating milling, cutting and turning machines;
• Assembly operations performed with air and hand tools;
• Repair or replace hydraulic units;
• Shops may have a finish sanding area as well as a paint area where the vehicle bodies are sprayed with primer, a body bonding material, or a finish coat of paint.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Welders;
• Cutting torches;
• Air or hand tools;
• CNC machinery (computer numeric controlled);
• Saws;
• Grinders;
• Drill presses;
• Shears;
• Breaks;
• Hydraulic presses;
• Iron workers;
• Grinders;
• Hoists;
• Cranes and forklifts.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Steel or aluminum, varying in thickness, 16 gauge to plate metal up to one inch thick;
• Shapes include sheet metal, tubes, solid rod or I-beams.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-85 Auto or truck parts; machining or rebuild not in vehicle
Applies to:
Businesses that machine or rebuild auto or truck parts that are not in the vehicle.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Water pumps;
• Fuel pumps;
• Transmissions;
• Heads;
• Brake drums;
• Ball joints;
• Rear ends;
• Sockets;
• Pulleys;
• Shafts;
• Fittings;
• Flywheels;
• Bearings.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Mills;
• Lathes;
• Grinders;
• Sanders;
• Presses;
• Welders;
• Balancing equipment.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing or rebuilding auto, truck, or aircraft engines are classified in 3402-86;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-86 Auto, truck, or aircraft engine, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or rebuilding
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or rebuild auto, truck, or aircraft engines not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), including manufacturing the component parts.
Note: The basic difference between automobile, truck, and aircraft engines is the size and weight of the parts worked on.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Use specialized machines and air tools to tear the core down to an engine block;
• Rebuild the engine;
• After engine is stripped down to the engine block, it is placed in a machine called a baker which heats to approximately 600 degrees and bakes away the grease;
• After baking, the engine block is placed in a sand blaster where the surface is cleaned with very fine steel shot;
• Engine block is then placed in a large pressure washer which removes the steel shot;
• Crank and shafts are ground and turned on machinery similar to lathes;
• Heads and valves are machined on valve grinders, valve facers, and head grinders. Shops that do not have equipment to grind the crank and camshafts will contract work out to other shops, or buy new crank and camshafts.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Baker machines;
• Sand blasters;
• Pressure washers;
• Lathes;
• Valve grinders;
• Valve facers;
• Head grinders;
• Boring bars;
• Hones;
• Solvent tanks;
• Hoists;
• Forklifts.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Machining or rebuilding auto or truck parts is classified in 3402-85;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-94 Precision machined parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing, gear: Manufacturing or grinding, small arms and ammunition: Manufacturing, assembly or rebuild, valve: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture precision-machined parts not covered by another classification (N.O.C); that manufacture or grind gears, that manufacture, assemble or rebuild small arms (.50 caliber or less), that manufacture or reload ammunition, or that manufacture valves.
Note: Most precision machine establishments are "job shops." Job shops make component parts for other businesses according to customer specifications, rather than manufacturing a specific product.
Work activities in this classification include, but are not limited to:
• Machining;
• Grinding gears;
• Metal stamping of casings;
• Assembly;
• Inspecting;
• Cutting key slots and broaches.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Precision parts for aerospace/medical industry;
• Gears;
• Pistols;
• Rifles;
• Shotguns;
• Light machine guns;
• Valves (regulate the flow of air, gas, liquids, or loose material through structures by opening, closing or obstructing passageways. They operate manually, electronically, with compressed air, or hydraulic pressure);
• Other types of precision parts.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Manual and CNC (computer numeric controlled) mills and lathes;
• Water jet machines;
• Saws;
• Drill press/drills;
• Grinding machines;
• Gear shapers;
• Hobbers;
• Other types of CNC machinery.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Steel;
• Stainless steel;
• Aluminum;
• Titanium;
• Inconel;
• Plastics;
• Shapes include; solid blocks, flat bar, tube, angle stock.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing or repairing of heavy arms is classified in 5109;
• Gun stores are classified in 6309;
• Manufacturing valves made in a die mold is classified in 3402-74;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3402-98 Machinery, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble machinery not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Finished products vary widely and range from hand held machines to those weighing thousands of pounds. For the purpose of this classification, machinery means any combination of mechanical parts constructed primarily with metal and associated electronic components.
Work activities in this classification include, but are not limited to:
• Cutting;
• Welding;
• Forming;
• Drilling;
• Riveting;
• Clamping and bolting;
• Machining.
Note: Manufacturers in this classification may have a separate electronic assembly area.
Machinery manufactured or assembled include, but are not limited to:
• Grinding machines;
• Boring machines;
• Conveyor systems;
• Wood chippers;
• Printing or bookbinding machinery;
• Confectioners or food processing machinery;
• Photo processing machinery (photo processors or film enlargers);
• Shoe or textile machinery;
• Office machinery (copiers, collators, mail/postage machines, calculators and automated letter openers);
• Cash registers;
• Sewing machines.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Lathes;
• Mills;
• Breaks;
• Shears;
• Welders;
• Presses;
• Binding machinery;
• Drills;
• Saws;
• Water jets;
• Hand and air tools.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
• Metal in varied sizes, shapes and dimensions;
• Plastic;
• Wood.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses setting-up, installing or repairing printing, bookbinding, confectioners, or food processing machines must be reported separately in 0603;
• Worker hours or businesses installing or repairing shoe or textile machinery must be reported separately in 0603;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-15-132, filed 7/22/08, effective 10/1/08)
WAC 296-17A-3404Classification 3404.
((3404-01 Can: Manufacturing - Aluminum or galvanized
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of cans from aluminum or galvanized metals lighter than 9 gauge. Products include, but are not limited to, soda cans, food cans, and garbage cans. The galvanizing process includes dipping the tin/metal into liquid zinc. The manufacturing process involves cutting, forming, stamping, and soldering/welding. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-02 Galvanized iron works: Manufacturing - Nonstructural
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of nonstructural galvanized iron from sheet metal lighter than 9 gauge. Processes include cutting, forming, welding, riveting, punching, and drilling. The equipment used includes, but is not limited to, drills, presses, punches, shears, and press breaks. Establishments in this classification may paint, powder coat, or silk screen their products; which is included when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of employers subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-03 Hardware, N.O.C.: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of hardware that is not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), such as, but not limited to, handles, latches, hinges, and buckles. Operations include, but are not limited to, stamping and assembly, electroplating and/or other types of finishing. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets, eyelets, spikes, and needles which are to be reported separately in classification 3402.
3404-04 Metal stamping
Applies to establishments engaged in the mass production of products by metal stamping techniques which impress, cut out, or shape something to a desired size. Products produced by this technique include, but are not limited to, license plates, pie plates, pots, and waste baskets. This classification includes any finish work when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-06 Metal sign: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of signs from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and welded. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, water jets and welders. All operations necessary to make a sign operative, such as, but not limited to, adding electrical wiring or circuitry, painting, powder coating, or silk screening are included within the scope of this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; the installation or removal of signs outside of buildings which is to be reported separately in classification 0403; the installation or removal of signs inside of buildings which is to be reported separately in classification 0513; sign painting or lettering on the inside of buildings, or establishments that paint on or apply lettering to sign "backings" that are manufactured by others, which is to be reported separately in classification 4109; and establishments engaged in the manufacture of wood or plastic signs which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and materials.
3404-07 Metal goods, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly from materials lighter than 9 gauge
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of metal goods from materials lighter than 9 gauge which are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) including water heaters, electric baseboard heaters, electric furnaces, boat manufacturing, and bicycles. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and welded. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-12 Aluminum ware: Manufacturing from sheet aluminum
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of aluminum ware such as, but not limited to, mail boxes, buckets, gutters, and down spouts, from sheet aluminum. Materials may be cut, bent, punched, drilled, riveted, and welded. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-18 Metal coffin/casket: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of coffins or caskets out of metal. Materials may be cut, bent, punched, drilled, riveted, and welded. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, break presses, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification. Physically separated upholstery departments of establishments engaged in furniture, coffin, casket manufacturing, assembly, or finishing may be reported separately in classification 3808 provided all the conditions in the general reporting rule covering the division of an employees hours have been met.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant, and establishments engaged in the manufacture of caskets from wood or plastic which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and materials.
3404-19 Metal awnings: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of awnings from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant, and establishments engaged in the manufacture of awnings from canvas or other textiles which is to be reported separately in classification 3802.
3404-20 Metal furniture, shower door, showcases: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of furniture, shower doors, or showcases made with metals lighter than 9 gauge. Other items manufactured in this classification include, but are not limited to, file cabinets, desks, and stands. Material may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification. Physically separated upholstery departments of establishments engaged in furniture, coffin, casket manufacturing, assembly, or finishing may be reported separately in classification 3808, provided all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering the division of an employee's hours have been met.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant and establishments engaged in the manufacture of wood furniture which are to be reported separately in classification 2905.
3404-21 Stove: Manufacturing from metals lighter than 9 gauge
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of stoves from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Types of stoves include, but are not limited to, electric or gas cook stoves. Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, electrical assembly units, glass, plastic, or wood may be used in the manufacture of stoves. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Establishments in this classification may paint or powder coat their products which is included when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, brake presses, grinders and welders. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant, and establishments engaged in the manufacture of wood stoves or other stoves made of metals 9 gauge or heavier which are to be reported separately in classification 3402.
3404-24 Metal electric or gas lighting fixtures, lampshades or lantern: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of metal fixtures, lampshades, or lanterns from materials lighter than 9 gauge. The metal fixtures may be equipped with electrical or gas lighting and used as signs or other display mediums. Metal may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Depending on the item being made, electrical or gas-filled tubes or bulbs may be attached. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, break presses, grinders, welders, and solders. Establishments in this classification may make a finished product or only component pieces. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes establishments engaged in the manufacture of neon tube signs or displays that are not attached to metal backings which are to be reported separately in classification 3602, and all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-25 Brass or copper goods: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of brass or copper goods such as, but not limited to, belt buckles, lamp stands, cooking utensils, and flower pots. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, break presses, water jets, grinders, welders/solders and brazing guns. Establishments in this classification may make a finished product or a component part. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-26 Aluminum window, sash or door: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of windows, sashes or doors from aluminum. Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, glass, wood or plastic may also be used in the assembly process. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, shears, break presses, grinders, and welders/solders. Establishments in this classification may make a finished product or only component parts. Manufacturers may paint, enamel, or bake a finish onto products, which is included when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant; establishments engaged in manufacturing vinyl window sashes which are to be reported separately in classification 3512; and establishments engaged in manufacturing wooden window sashes and doors which are to be reported separately in classification 2903.
3404-27 Auto or truck parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly; miscellaneous stamped parts
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of auto or truck parts not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), and of miscellaneous stamped parts, such as, but not limited to, hub caps, fenders, and trim. Galvanizing or electroplating is included in this classification when performed by employees of employers subject to this classification. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.
3404-29 Metal ski and toboggan: Manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture of skies or toboggans primarily from metal although wood or plastic component parts may also be used. Materials may be cut, punched, drilled, riveted, and bent. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, punches, presses, drills, water jets, shears, break presses, grinders, and welders/solders. Establishments in this classification may make a finished product or only a component part. This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees of an employer having operations subject to this classification and when the repair work is done as a part of, and in connection with, the manufacturing or assembly operations. This is a shop or plant only classification; it includes work being performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
This classification excludes all activities away from the shop or plant.))3404-06 Metal sign: Manufacturing
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture signs from metals lighter than 9 gauge.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Punching;
• Drilling;
• Riveting;
• Welding;
• Painting;
• Powder coating;
• Silk screening;
• All activities necessary to make a sign operative, such as, adding electrical or circuitry.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Punches;
• Presses;
• Drills;
• Shears;
• Brake presses;
• Water jets;
• Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs outside buildings must be reported separately in 0403;
• Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs inside buildings must be reported separately in 0513;
• Worker hours or businesses painting or lettering signs on the inside of buildings, or painting on or applying lettering to sign "backings" that are manufactured by others must be reported separately in 4109;
• Manufacturing wood or plastic signs is classified in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and materials;
• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3404-07 Metal goods, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly from materials lighter than 9 gauge
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal goods from materials lighter than 9 gauge, that are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Metal goods in this classification include, but not limited to:
• Aluminum ware;
• Brass or copper goods.
This classification also includes the mass production of products by metal stamping.
Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, electrical assembly units, glass, plastic, or wood may be used in the manufacture of stoves.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Dipping tin/metal into liquid zinc (galvanizing process);
• Cutting, drilling, punching, forming, bending, stamping, riveting and soldering/welding;
• Painting, powder coating or silk screening their products;
• Stamping and assembly work;
• Electroplating and other types of finishes;
• Electrical wiring or circuitry.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Soda/food cans;
• Garbage cans;
• Handles, latches and hinges;
• License plates;
• Pie plates;
• Pots;
• Waste baskets;
• Water heaters;
• Electric baseboard heaters;
• Electric furnaces;
• Boats (lighter than 9 gauge);
• Bicycles;
• Mail boxes;
• Buckets;
• Gutters and downspouts;
• Electric or gas cook stoves;
• Belt buckles;
• Lamp stands;
• Cooking utensils;
• Flower pots;
• Stoves;
• Skis or toboggans;
• Hardware that is not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Note: Products manufactured in this classification may be finished products or component parts.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Drills;
• Presses;
• Punches;
• Shears;
• Brake press;
• Welders;
• Grinders;
• Water jets;
• Brazing guns.
Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets, eyelets, spikes and needles is classified in 3402;
• Manufacturing stoves of metals 9 gauge or heavier is classified in 3402;
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3404-20 Metal furniture, shower door, showcases, coffin/casket: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble furniture, shower doors, coffins or caskets made with metals lighter than 9 gauge.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Cutting;
• Drilling;
• Punching;
• Bending;
• Riveting;
• Soldering/welding.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Coffins/caskets;
• Furniture;
• Shower doors;
• Showcases;
• File cabinets;
• Desks;
• Stands.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Punches;
• Presses;
• Drills;
• Shears;
• Brake presses;
• Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing wood furniture is classified in 2905;
• Manufacturing caskets from wood or plastic, is classified in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and material;
• Physically separated upholstery departments of establishments engaged in furniture, coffin, casket manufacturing, assembly, or finishing may be reported separately in classification 3808, provided all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering the division of an employee's hours have been met;
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3404-24 Metal electric or gas lighting fixtures, lampshades or lantern: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal fixtures, lampshades, or lanterns from materials lighter than 9 gauge. Businesses in this classification may make a finished product or only component pieces.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Punching;
• Cutting;
• Riveting;
• Drilling;
• Welding;
• Soldering;
• Assembly work;
• Attaching electrical or gas-filled tubes.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Punches;
• Presses;
• Drills;
• Shears;
• Brake presses;
• Grinders;
• Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing neon tube signs or displays that are not attached to metal backings is classified in 3602;
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3404-26 Aluminum window, sash, door and metal awnings: Manufacturing or assembly
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble windows, sashes, doors, or awnings from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, glass, wood or plastic may be used in the assembly process.
Businesses in this classification may make a finished product or only component parts.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Punching;
• Drilling;
• Riveting;
• Bending;
• Welding;
• Painting;
• Enameling;
• Assembly work.
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Punches;
• Presses;
• Drills;
• Shears;
• Brake presses;
• Grinders;
• Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Manufacturing vinyl window sashes is classified in 3512;
• Manufacturing wooden window sashes and doors is classified in 2903;
• Manufacturing awnings from canvas or other textiles is classified in 3802;
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.
3404-27 Auto or truck parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly; miscellaneous stamped parts
Applies to:
Businesses that manufacture or assemble auto or truck parts not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Punching;
• Drilling;
• Riveting;
• Bending;
• Welding;
• Assembly work;
• Galvanizing;
• Electroplating.
Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:
• Hub caps;
• Fenders;
• Trim;
• Auto or truck parts produced with metals lighter than 9 gauge (nonstamped).
Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:
• Punches;
• Presses;
• Drills;
• Shears;
• Brake presses;
• Grinders;
• Welders.
This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.
Exclusions:
• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 12-11-109, filed 5/22/12, effective 7/1/12)
WAC 296-17A-0502Classification 0502.
0502-04 Floor coverings or countertops: Installation or removal
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation or removal of floor coverings or countertops.
• Floor coverings include, but are not limited to, carpet, vinyl, laminate, tile, terrazzo, or parquet;
• Countertops include, but are not limited to, laminate, tile, and solid surface (synthetic).
Tile is various sizes and shapes, usually from 1" x 1" up to 24" x 24" and packaged in a box. Tile installation in this classification includes, but is not limited to:
• Ceramic, glass, or clay tiles;
• Stone in tile-size dimensions, often used for interior installations in floors, showers, countertops, and backsplashes such as:
– Granite;
– Marble;
– Slate.
Work contemplated by this classification includes the installation and/or removal of:
• Countertops;
• Flooring;
• Padding;
• Tack or door strips;
• Subflooring;
• Base boards;
• Artificial turf when used for areas such as patios, and laid similarly to carpet.
This classification excludes contractors engaged in:
• The installation of stone countertops as described in classification 0302;
• The installation of hardwood countertops or flooring which is to be reported separately in classification 0513;
• The installation of countertops as described in this classification when the installation is part of an interior finish carpentry or cabinetry contract, which is to be reported in classification 0513;
• The installation of brick, block and slab stone as described in classification 0302;
• The installation of roofing tiles which is to be reported separately in classification 0507;
• The installation of artificial field turf in landscaping projects or athletic fields which is to be reported in classification 0301; and
• Floor covering stores which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification.
Special note: Contractors often have a showroom to display examples of their work and products which they install. If all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met, employees engaged exclusively in showing the display areas or showrooms to customers are to be assigned classification 6303.
((0502-99 Floor coverings or countertops: Installation or removal
Applies to floor covering contractors who consider themselves to be independent contractors, have no employees, and have not elected owner coverage for themselves.
The purpose of assigning this classification is to allow the independent contractor the opportunity to be checked for "account in good standing" status for prime contractor liability.
Special note: Any contractor who hires employees or elects owner coverage is required to report in the applicable construction classification.))
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 14-17-085, filed 8/19/14, effective 9/19/14)
WAC 296-17A-0507Classification 0507.
0507-05 Roofwork construction and repair
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation or repair of roofing material on all types of new or existing buildings or structures. Roofing materials include, but are not limited to, felt roofing paper, rolled composition, wood, fiberglass or composition shingles or shakes, aluminum or sheet metal, masonry or ceramic tile, tar, and polyurethane foam. Installation of roofing materials varies with the product. Wood, fiberglass and composition shingles are nailed; masonry, slate or ceramic tiles require drilling, nailing or cementing; polyurethane foam is applied by spray then coated with a protective layer of paint-like material; hot tar requires melting in tanks, usually at ground level, then it is pumped or raised by bucket to the roof top and applied by spray or mop; cold apply uses an adhesive to bond roofing membranes to form a roofing system; cold tar is applied by brush, spray or mop; single ply involves large sheets of roofing material which are unrolled on the roof with edges overlapping and seamed; and metal roofing is seam welded or nailed. For purposes of this classification the term "roofwork" includes repairs to the subroof such as the replacement of trusses, rafters, supports, and sheathing, but excludes the placement of trusses, rafters, supports or sheathing on new building construction. Essentially, when removing the existing roof material from an existing building or structure it is not uncommon to find dry rot or deterioration to parts of the subroof. The repair of the subroof is part of the roof repair or replacement project and is included in this classification. By contrast, when a subroof is constructed on new buildings or structures, this activity is to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed such as 0510 for wood frame construction or 0518 for nonwood frame construction. This classification includes the installation or on-site maintenance of roofing materials composed of impermeable barriers, sod, soil, and plants, sometimes termed landscape roofing, living roofing, garden roofing, green/environmentally beneficial roofing, brown/biodiverse roofing, or vegetative roofing; and any installation or maintenance of a landscape roofing irrigation system.
This classification excludes roof cleaning, moss or snow removal on single story buildings not incidental to, or part of, a roofing contract which is to be reported separately in classification 6602; roof cleaning or moss removal of multiple story buildings not incidental to, or part of, a roofing contract which is to be reported separately in classification 0504; the installation of gutters and downspouts which is to be reported separately in classification 0519; waterproofing parts of buildings other than roofs which is to be reported separately in classification 0504 and/or 0101; placing roof trusses, rafters, supports and sheathing on new wood frame buildings which is to be reported separately in classification 0510; the application of polystyrene strips used as insulation on mobile homes which is to be reported separately in classification 0512; and placing roof trusses, rafters, supports and sheathing on new buildings, N.O.C. which is to be reported separately in classification 0518.
((0507-99 Roofwork construction and repair (only to be assigned by the roofing specialist)
Applies to roofing contractors who consider themselves to be independent contractors, have no employees, and have not elected owner coverage for themselves.
The purpose of assigning this classification is to allow the independent contractor the opportunity to be checked for "account in good standing" for prime contractor liability.
Special note: Any contractor who hires employees or elects owner coverage is required to report in the applicable construction classification.))
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 14-17-085, filed 8/19/14, effective 9/19/14)
WAC 296-17A-0510Classification 0510.
0510-00 Wood frame building: Construction or alterations, N.O.C.
Applies to contractors engaged in wood frame building construction or alterations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). For the purposes of this classification, wood frame building construction means buildings erected exclusively of wood or wood products. This classification includes all building framing activities done in connection with wood frame building construction including:
• Placement of roof trusses;
• Sheathing roofs;
• Installation of exterior building siding;
• Installation of exterior doors and door frames;
• Installation of windows, window frames, and skylights when performed by framing workers as part of the framing contract on a wood frame building;
• Erection of log home shells at customer's location.
The manufacturing of log homes in a permanent yard which includes peeling the logs, notching the logs with chainsaws, and assembly is to be reported in classification 1003-06.
This classification excludes all other phases of wood frame building construction not listed as part of the framing activities above such as, but not limited to:
• Site preparation and excavation (0101);
• Overhead or underground utilities, asphalt work, or concrete work which is to be reported separately in the applicable classification;
• New landscape work (0301);
• Brick work (0302);
• Stucco work (0303);
• Plumbing work (0306);
• HVAC work (0307);
• Carpet and tile work (0502);
• Exterior painting (0504);
• Roof work (0507);
• Insulation work (0512);
• Interior finish carpentry - Interior doors, cabinets, fixtures or molding (0513);
• Installation of garage doors (0514);
• Installation of sheet metal siding, gutters, and nonstructural sheet metal patio covers/carports (0519);
• Interior painting (0521);
• Electrical work (0601); and
• Wallboard installation, taping or texturing which are to be reported separately in the applicable classifications. For a more thorough description of the activities included and excluded from wood frame building construction, review the Construction Industry Guide.
Special note: Classification 0510 also includes wood frame building alterations or remodel work when the activity involves building new additions. The term "new additions" is defined as adding on to an existing wood frame building (upwards or outwards) in which the use of structural supports and main bearing beams is required. This is distinguishable from classification 0516 - Building repair or carpentry work that typically does not require the placement of structural supports or main bearing beams. The purpose of classification 0516 is to build or rebuild with nonstructural or bearing beams, or to replace an existing portion (including existing structural and bearing beams) of a wood frame building for appearances or as a result of deterioration to make it appear new again. Care should be exercised as the terminology to build, rebuild, remodel, construct or reconstruct is irrelevant to assignment of classification which should recognize what the project actually involves.
Guidelines:
• Altering all or part of an existing wood frame building by adding on new additions - 0510;
• Constructing a new wood frame building that never existed - 0510;
• Remodeling all or part of an existing wood frame building without adding on new additions - 0516;
• Altering all or part of an existing wood garage by adding on new additions - 0510;
• Altering the existing interior of a wood frame building by adding exterior additions - 0510;
• Constructing a new wood garage that never existed - 0510;
• Constructing, altering, or remodeling the interiors of nonwood frame buildings - 0516;
• Constructing a new wood carport or wood shed that never existed - 0510;
• Constructing or replacing a wood deck for any type of nonwood building - 0516;
• Constructing or replacing a wood deck on an existing wood house - 0516;
• Construction of a new wood deck by the framing contractor when a new wood house is being built - 0510;
• Installation of windows, window frames, and skylights when performed by framing workers as part of the framing contract of a wood frame building - 0510;
• Installation of nonmetal siding on a new wood frame building or a new addition - 0510;
• Installation of nonmetal siding on an existing structure by:
- A siding contractor – 0510;
- A remodeling contractor with subclassification 0516-02 – 0510;
- A remodeling contractor with subclassification 0516-00 – 0516-00;
• Rebuilding an existing wood carport or wood shed (all or part) with or without new additions - 0516;
• Remodeling all or part of an existing wood garage without adding on new additions - 0516;
• Remodeling the existing interior of a wood frame building without adding exterior additions - 0516.
0510-99 ((Wood frame building:)) Construction ((or alteration, N.O.C. (only to be assigned by the wood framing specialist)))contractor: No employees
Applies to ((framing))construction contractors who ((consider themselves to be independent contractors,)) have no ((employees))reportable workers, and have not elected owner coverage for themselves.
The purpose of assigning this classification is to allow the ((independent)) contractor the opportunity to be checked for "account in good standing" status for prime contractor liability. All businesses with active workers' compensation accounts must submit quarterly premium reports by the due dates, including businesses with no worker hours or other exposure to report.
Special note: Any contractor who ((hires employees))has reportable workers or elects owner coverage is required to report in the applicable ((construction)) classification.
Excluded operations:
• Drywall contractors who have no reportable workers and have not elected owner coverage for themselves are classified in 0550-99.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-01-014, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06)
WAC 296-17A-0550Classification 0550.
0550-00 Wallboard installation, including scrapping ((-)): Nondiscounted rate (to be assigned only by the drywall underwriter)
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation or repair of wallboard. This classification includes the installation of wallboard, drywall, or sheetrock in all types of residential or commercial buildings or structures. The process consists of cutting wallboard with a utility knife, hacksaw, or power saw to the desired size and then butting material into place and nailing or screw fastening to wood or metal wall studs. Electrical box, window, or door openings are cut out where needed. Installation may require the use of scaffolding, ladders, specialty lifts, or stilts when working at heights, including the use of T holders or hydraulic lifts to hold material being installed on ceilings. This classification also includes wallboard scrapping (picking up and discarding unused portions of wallboard remnants or scraps) at the construction site when performed by employees of the wallboard contractor.
This classification excludes delivery of materials to the construction site by material dealer employees which is to be reported separately in the applicable delivery classification; delivery and stocking of materials to the construction site when performed by employees of the wallboard contractor which is to be reported separately in classification 1101; wallboard taping (including priming and texturing when performed by employees of the wallboard contractor) which is to be reported separately in classification 0541 or 0551; wallboard scrapping by nonwallboard contractor employees which is to be reported separately in the applicable construction debris cleanup classification; plastering, stuccoing or lathing work which is to be reported separately in classification 0303; and the framing of nonbearing walls when performed by the drywall contractor which is to be reported separately in classification 0516.
0550-99 Wallboard installation (only to be assigned by the drywall specialist)
Applies to drywall contractors who ((consider themselves to be independent contractors,)) have no ((employees))reportable workers, and have not elected owner coverage for themselves.
The purpose of assigning this classification is to allow the ((independent)) contractor the opportunity to be checked for "account in good standing" for prime contractor liability. All businesses with active workers' compensation accounts must submit quarterly premium reports by the due dates, including businesses with no worker hours or other exposure to report.
Special note: Any contractor who ((hires employees))has reportable workers or elects owner coverage is required to report in the applicable ((construction)) classification.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 13-11-128, filed 5/21/13, effective 7/1/13)
WAC 296-17A-1101Classification 1101.
Note: Classification 1101 is only to be assigned as a nature of business or if a basic classification specifically excludes delivery.
1101-04 Automobile delivery or repossessing
Applies to((establishments)):
• Businesses engaged in delivering or repossessing individual automobiles for others; and
• Drivers of sound trucks. ((Generally, a client will contact the service company and arrange for a car to be delivered to a specific destination or request that a car of which they (client) is the legal owner, be repossessed and delivered to a specific location. In either case, a driver, not a motorized transportation service, does the delivery. Duties of employees subject to this classification))
Duties are generally limited to:
• Unlocking vehicles; and
• Driving.
Generally, a client will contact the service company and arrange for a car to be delivered to a specific destination or request that a car of which they (client) are the legal owner, be repossessed and delivered to a specific location. In either case, a driver, not a motorized transportation service, does the delivery. It is common on long distance deliveries for the service company to use more than one driver. ((This classification also applies to drivers of sound trucks.
This classification excludes operation of))
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses operating tractor/trailer combinations to transport vehicles ((which is to))must be reported separately in classification 1102; and ((the use of))
• Worker hours using a tow truck ((which is to)), must be reported separately in classification 1109.
1101-06 Delivery by retail and wholesale stores and distributors, N.O.C.
Applies to:
• Employees of retail and wholesale stores engaged in inter-store delivery or customer merchandise delivery when excluded from the store classification((,));
• Employees of a company that contracts to perform those same services((,));
• Small package specialty delivery companies((,)); and
• Delivery not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). ((Employees subject to this classification are generally involved in))
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Loading and unloading delivery vans or trucks ((and));
• Driving from store to store((, or));
• Driving from a store to a customer's location((. Drivers may have)); and
• May drive designated routes or delivery areas.
((This classification excludes establishments))Exclusions:
• Businesses engaged in general trucking services such as hauling bulk merchandise or commodities which are to be reported separately in classification 1102.
1101-09 Parcel delivery companies for delivery of small parcels
Applies to((establishments)):
• Businesses engaged in the delivery of small parcels for others((. Establishments));
• Contract mail delivery route drivers and contract hauling of mail between post offices; and
• Businesses subject to this classification may offer overnight express services, but usually do not deliver packages that exceed 150 pounds.
Work((contemplated by this classification includes, but is))activities include, but are not limited to((,)):
• Driving((,))delivery vehicles; and
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles. ((This classification also applies to contract mail delivery route drivers and contract hauling of mail between post offices.
This classification excludes the delivery of))
Exclusions:
• Worker hours or businesses delivering bulk freight such as that delivered by trucking companies ((which are to))must be reported separately in classification 1102.
((1101-14 News agents or distributors of magazines, periodicals and telephone books - No retail dealers
Applies to establishments engaged in the distribution of newspapers, periodicals, and telephone books. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, driving, loading and unloading the vehicles, stocking shelves, and removing old periodicals from shelves.))
1101-17 Driver delivery sales, N.O.C.
Applies to((establishments)):
• Businesses engaged in route sales of a wide variety of merchandise not covered by another classification (N.O.C.)((,)) including, but not limited to, hand tools, automotive supply, and household items((. Sales personnel deliver products, show samples and solicit)); and
• Businesses or employees known as merchandisers who deliver products such as, but not limited to, greeting cards, over-the-counter medications, and grooming products to their customer's place of business then perform related merchandising functions.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Delivering products;
• Showing samples;
• Soliciting further orders((. They may also call));
• Calling on new customers along their route((. The classification also applies to establishments or employees known as merchandisers who deliver products to their customer's place of business then perform related merchandising functions such as));
• Taking inventory of goods on hand((,));
• Restocking((,));
• Reordering((,));
• Removing outdated or damaged merchandise from shelves or the premises((, and/or)); and
• Assembling temporary displays ((which are)) usually made of lightweight material such as cardboard or plastic and used for promotional or seasonal goods. ((These merchandisers often deal in products such as, but not limited to, greeting cards, over-the-counter medications, and grooming products.
This classification excludes))
Exclusions:
• Employees of ((establishments))businesses who provide merchandising services, but who do not deliver products to the customer's place of business, ((who)) may be reported separately in classification 0607; and ((establishments))
• Businesses engaged in the set up or removal of advertising or merchandise displays that involve more than incidental assembly of seasonal or promotional exhibits ((which are to))must be reported separately in classification 0607.
Special note: The distinguishing factor between merchandising employees who are to be reported in classification 1101-17 and those who may be reported in classification 0607 is the delivery of products to the customer's place of business. Any employee who delivers merchandise to the customer's place of business is to be reported in classification 1101.
((1101-19 Route food services
Applies to establishments engaged in route food services where prepackaged, prepared food is sold, or where food may be prepared in the mobile unit for immediate sale by employees of the route food service. Duties include, but are not limited to, driving, food preparation, loading and unloading the vehicle, and cashiering. Typical route food services include, but are not limited to, traveling coaches that sell beverages and prepared pastries or snack items at various locations during a given work day, ice cream wagons, refrigerated trucks that sell specialty prepackaged foods to route customers, or mobile "short-order" food services that sell fast foods at special events or at locations where hot food may not be available.
This classification excludes food preparation at a fixed location for the route food vehicles which may be reported separately in classification 3905 or as applicable, food vendors operating from a push cart or mobile stand and food vendors who operate from a truck or van but who do not move from place to place throughout the day who are to be reported separately in classification 3905.
1101-20 Computer tape or accounting records delivery service
Applies to establishments engaged in picking up and delivering computer tape, accounting records, or similar financial records to or from storage centers to customer locations. Delivery drivers in this classification often work in metropolitan areas and drive small cars or bicycles.
1101-21 Errand service
Applies to establishments engaged in providing errand services for others. Types of errands include, but are not limited to, shopping services, delivery of food, beverages or other commodities, and delivery of body fluid samples to laboratories. Vehicles used by these services are typically small cars or bicycles. This classification also applies to the distribution of sample merchandise by vehicle.))
1101-21 Delivery services
Applies to:
• Businesses engaged in providing certain delivery services, usually using vans, cars, or bicycles.
Typical services include:
• Delivering accounting or financial records;
• Delivering bodily fluid samples to and from laboratories;
• Errands;
• Delivering food, beverages, and other commodities;
• Delivering newspapers, magazines, telephone books;
• Route food services of prepackaged foods; and
• Shopping.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Cashiering;
• Driving;
• Loading and unloading;
• Preparing and packaging foods for route service;
• Removing old periodicals from shelves;
• Running errands for others;
• Selling prepackaged foods on a route;
• Shopping for others;
• Stocking shelves; and
• Honor snack services operated independently from, and not in connection with, coin-operated vending machine services.
Exclusions:
• Food truck businesses, are classified in classification 3905;
• Preparing and prepackaging food to sell as part of a route food delivery service that is not a food truck business as described in classification 3905, may be reported in classification 3905 if detailed time records are kept. Otherwise, all hours for the route food delivery service must be reported in classification 1101;
• Shopping and errand services performed as part of chore services for clients is classified in classification 6511; and
• Stocking and restocking vending machines as part of a vending machine business is classified in classification 0606.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-11-120, filed 5/23/17, effective 7/1/17)
WAC 296-17A-3905Classification 3905.
3905-00 Restaurants, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in restaurant operations not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). These establishments are "traditional, family or full service" restaurants that provide sit-down services, or cafeteria or buffet style meals. This classification includes the preparation and service of food and beverages. Establishments in this classification may serve beer and wine including on premises consumption of beer from microbrewery operations in connection with the restaurant; however, they are prohibited from selling spirits or hard liquor. Typical occupations include, but are not limited to, hostesses, wait staff and assistants, cooks, dishwashers, cashiers, and managerial staff. This classification also includes the preparation of "take-out food" that customers pick up directly from the restaurant for consumption away from the premises and the operation of a card room in conjunction with the restaurant.
This classification excludes establishments engaged in operating restaurants or lounges that sell spirits or hard liquor which are to be reported separately in classification 3905-07, and catering services that are not part of the restaurant operation which are to be reported separately in classification 3909.
Special note: Traditional, family or full service restaurants are establishments where wait persons bring customers a menu, take orders, and deliver prepared meals to the customer's table or where customers choose from a variety of food items from a buffet or cafeteria style service. Such establishments will generally use nondisposable eating utensils and plates to serve food as opposed to throw away paper plates and plastic eating utensils. Includes establishments where orders are placed at the counter, and the food or drink is delivered to your table. Care should be exercised when dealing with establishments that provide entertainment such as musicians, entertainers, disc jockeys or piano players who may be exempt from coverage as an independent contractor. Musicians or entertainers who are considered to be employees of a restaurant are to be reported separately in classification 6605.
3905-01 Food trucks, food, drink, and candy vendors or concessionaires
Applies to street vendors, food trucks, and ((businesses engaged in operating)) food, drink or candy concessions at places such as, but not limited to, ball parks, race tracks, theaters ((and)), exhibitions, and other public or private spaces. This classification is applicable only to food service or concession operations which are operated independently from the facility or event ((at which))where the ((concession)) service is being provided. These independent vendors selling food items are not employees of the facility or site where the event or exhibition is taking place. Vendors subject to this classification sell a variety of foods, snacks, and beverages((items)) from booths, food trucks, mobile push carts, mobile stands, carrying boxes, or trays.
This classification excludes food and beverage operations (concession stands) operated in connection with an event or facility by employees of the event sponsor or facility operator which are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the event or exhibition; ((vendors and)) route food services((, operating in a truck or van moving from place to place throughout the day))selling prepackaged items on a route, which are to be reported separately in classification 1101; vendors of nonfood items which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification; and vending machine service companies that replenish food, snack and beverage products in connection with the vending machine business which are to be reported separately in classification 0606.
3905-03 Commissaries and restaurants with construction, erection, logging or mine operations
Applies to commissary or restaurant operations conducted exclusively in connection with a construction, erection, logging or mining camp operation. This classification is limited to food preparation services provided at a camp site or at a mess hall used to feed employees of the construction, logging, erection, or mining company. The foods prepared and served are not intended for, or offered to, the general public.
Special note: The purpose of this classification is to provide employees engaged in the food preparation activity with a classification representative of the work being performed, even though such activities may be occurring at or adjacent to the construction, logging, erection or mining site as provided for in the general reporting rule covering general inclusions.
3905-04 Eating establishments, N.O.C. such as public lunch counters in stores
Applies to establishments not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) engaged in operating lunch counters and restaurants within a retail store location. Use of this classification is limited to employees of an employer who also operates the retail store where the food service is located.
3905-06 Taverns
Applies to establishments engaged in the operation of a tavern. A tavern is primarily engaged in the sale of beer, wine, and alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, and may also provide a variety of foods ranging from peanuts and pretzels to hot food dishes. Typical occupations include, but are not limited to, bartenders, wait staff and assistants, cooks, dishwashers, and managerial staff. Beer may also be sold by the keg with the rental of necessary taps and pumps. This classification includes the operation of a "beer garden" at special events such as, but not limited to, fairs or race meets, and the operation of a card room in connection with the tavern.
Special note: Care should be exercised when dealing with establishments that provide entertainment such as musicians, entertainers, disc jockeys or piano players who may be exempt from coverage as an independent contractor. Musicians or entertainers who are considered to be employees of a tavern must be reported separately in classification 6605.
3905-07 Restaurants serving spirits or hard liquor
Applies to establishments engaged in the operation of a restaurant having a license to sell spirits or hard liquor, beer and wine in connection with their food preparation and service. This classification includes the preparation and service of food and beverages at sit down restaurants and lounges including on premises consumption of beer from microbrewery operations in connection with the restaurant. Such establishments have extensive cooking facilities and equipment to prepare full meals. Typical occupations covered by this classification include, but are not limited to, bartenders, hostesses, wait staff and assistants, valet parking attendants, cooks, busboys, dishwashers, cashiers, and managerial staff. This classification also includes the preparation of "take-out food" that customers pick up directly from the restaurant for consumption away from the premises and the operation of a card room in connection with the restaurant.
This classification excludes establishments engaged as a restaurant without a license to sell spirits or hard liquor which are to be reported separately in classification 3905-00; taverns which are to be reported separately in classification 3905-06; catering services which are not part of a restaurant operation which are to be reported separately in classification 3909; musicians who are to be reported separately in classification 6605; and entertainers such as dancers who are to be reported separately in classification 6620.
Special note: Care should be exercised when dealing with establishments that provide entertainment such as musicians, entertainers, disc jockeys or piano players who may be exempt from coverage as independent contractors. Musicians or entertainers who are considered to be employees of a restaurant must be reported separately in classification 6605.
3905-08 Pizza parlors
Applies to establishments engaged in operating a pizza parlor or restaurant. Establishments subject to this classification specialize in the preparation and sales of pizza (but may also provide other foods) and beverages such as wine, beer, alcoholic beverages, or soft drinks for on-premises consumption. Typical occupations include, but are not limited to, hostesses, wait staff and assistants, cooks, dishwasher, cashiers, and managerial staff. This classification also includes establishments that deliver pizza to customers, or where customers can pick up already prepared pizza at the shop, but where no customer seating is provided.
This classification excludes U-bake pizza operations which are to be reported separately in classification 6403.
Special note: Care should be exercised when dealing with establishments that provide entertainment such as musicians, entertainers, disc jockeys or piano players who may be exempt from coverage as independent contractors. Musicians or entertainers who are considered to be employees of a pizza parlor must be reported separately in classification 6605.
3905-09 Fast food drive-ins, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in the operation of fast food drive-ins or restaurants. These establishments serve easily prepared foods quickly and nonalcoholic beverages which can be eaten on the premises or picked up by customers at a counter or a drive through window. Fast food establishments offer a variety of menu items such as, but not limited to, hamburgers, french fries, tacos, sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs, fish and chips, smoothies. Such establishments will generally use disposable eating utensils and throw away plates.
This classification excludes ((street vendors and/or route food services which are to be reported separately in classification 1101 and)) full service restaurants which are to be reported separately in classification 3905-00.
3905-11 Soft drink lounges
Applies to establishments engaged in operating soft drink lounges. These types of establishments may provide entertainment such as dancing for an adult audience or a place where youth under age 21 can dance or listen to music. These lounges do not sell alcoholic beverages. This classification includes the preparation and service of light snacks and hors d'oeuvres, such as chips, peanuts, pretzels or finger sandwiches.
This classification excludes entertainers such as exotic dancers who are to be reported separately in classification 6620; and musicians who are to be reported separately in classification 6605.
Special note: Care should be exercised when dealing with establishments that provide entertainment such as musicians, entertainers, disc jockeys or piano players who may be exempt from coverage as independent contractors. Musicians or entertainers who are considered to be employees of a lounge must be reported separately in classification 6605 or 6620 as applicable.
3905-12 Ice cream parlors
Applies to establishments engaged in the operation of an ice cream parlor or frozen yogurt shop. These specialty shops offer a limited menu, usually confined to ice cream and frozen yogurt offered in individual servings, various size containers, and specialty items. Special occasion ice cream cakes may be ordered and picked up at a later date by the customer. These establishments usually provide customer seating.
This classification excludes ((vendors and/or)) route food services((, operating in a truck or van moving from place to place throughout the day))selling prepackaged ice cream on a route, which are to be reported separately in classification 1101((; and vendors selling ice cream from a booth, push cart, mobile stand or tray which are to be reported separately in classification 3905-01)).
3905-13 Candy, nut, and popcorn retail stores with on-premises manufacturing
Applies to establishments engaged in operating candy, nut or popcorn stores where some or all the products sold are manufactured on the premises. Establishments in this classification may sell a variety of candies, nuts, or popcorn, or may specialize in one or two products. They may also sell their products in gift wrapped packages.
This classification excludes establishments engaged in selling candy, nuts, or popcorn, that do not manufacture any product on the premises, which are to be reported separately in classification 6406; and establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale manufacturing of candy which is to be reported separately in classification 3906.
3905-14 Espresso/coffee stands and carts
Applies to vendors operating espresso or coffee stands or carts. Products sold include, but are not limited to, coffee, espresso, lattes, Italian sodas, soft drinks, pastries and prepackaged items. These types of vendors do not prepare food. This classification is distinguishable from retail coffee, tea or spice stores in that coffee stands or carts in classification 3905 sell only ready-to-serve products; they do not sell packaged coffee, tea or spice items.
((This classification excludes street vendors and/or route food services which are to be reported separately in classification 1101.))
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-01-014, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06)
WAC 296-17A-3909Classification 3909.
3909-00 Caterers
Applies to((establishments)):
• Businesses engaged in catering operations((. This classification includes the preparation and serving of))that prepare and serve food and beverages for customers ((who have arranged for their services)) for social and business events such as weddings, parties, bar mitzvahs, meetings or banquets. Foods prepared and served range from deli trays, sandwiches, box lunches, and buffets, to full meals. The food may be prepared at the caterer's own facility and delivered to the customer's location or may be prepared at the customer's location. ((Catering services))
Work activities include, but are not limited to((, event planning,)):
• Planning event;
• Arranging tables((, decorations,));
• Decorating;
• Supplying utensils and dishes((,));
• Bartending((,));
• Waiting and busing tables((,)); and
• Taking care of leftover food and related clean-up after the event. ((This classification also includes))
Also included are:
• Businesses catering to airlines which involves preparing various foods and direct delivery to the airline with special trucks that maintain hot or cold foods((. This classification also applies to)); and
• Businesses providing mobile food services, such as the nationwide federally supported Meals on Wheels program. Services are provided by communities or civic/social organizations to local residents who, because of physical disability or age, are unable to prepare their own food. The food is prepared and delivered to the client's home.
((This classification excludes street vendors or))
Note: Delivery by employees is included in classification 3909.
Exclusions:
• Food truck businesses classified in 3905-01; and
• Route food service((s))businesses selling prepackaged food on a route, which ((are to be reported separately))is classified in classification 1101-21.