Classification Search

Utilize the Classification Search to find classifications using keywords linked to classification phraseologies. . Enter a search term or classification code below to begin your search. Refer to the Insurance Commissioner’s rules regarding the Standard Classification System in Part 3, Standard Classification System, of the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 (USRP).

Standard Classifications : Contractors Basic Rate

Select a phraseology or code from the search results below to access detailed information, including phraseology, footnotes, rules, and pure premium rates for the respective classification. For an alphabetical arrangement of the search results, click on the “Phraseology” link at the top of the column. To view the results in numerical order, click on the “Code” link at the top of the column.
Code Phraseology
1330 BLASTING — N.O.C. — all employees
5610 CONTRACTORS — construction or erection — all construction subcontracted — all other employees
5606 CONTRACTORS — construction or erection — executive level supervisors — no direct supervision — division of a single employee’s payroll with any other classification is not permitted
9008 JANITORIAL SERVICES — by contractors
1322 OIL OR GAS WELL SERVICING — N.O.C. — by contractors using well service or work-over rigs — no drilling or redrilling — including Outside Salespersons
9096 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES — by contractors
7600 COMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS — all employees — including installation, maintenance, repair or operation of infrastructure or equipment — including shop
3577 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLING — by contractor
7538 ELECTRIC POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION — by contractor
8821 LAW FIRM SUPPORT SERVICES — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons
0050 FARM MACHINERY OPERATION — by contractors — including yard employees
7601 AERIAL LINE CONSTRUCTION – by contractor – not power lines
9097 SWIMMING POOL CLEANING OR SERVICING — by specialty contractors
8017(9) PRODUCT DEMONSTRATORS OR SAMPLE DISTRIBUTORS — by contractors — in stores
7219(3) MOBILE CRANE AND HOISTING SERVICE CONTRACTORS — N.O.C. — all operations — including yard employees
6216 OIL OR GAS LEASE WORK — N.O.C. — not lease operators
5552 ROOFING — all kinds — including shop, yard or storage operations — employees whose regular hourly wage does not equal or exceed $29.00 per hour
5553 ROOFING — all kinds — including shop, yard or storage operations — employees whose regular hourly wage equals or exceeds $29.00 per hour
Assignment of this classification is subject to verification at the time of final audit that the employee’s regular hourly wage equals or exceeds $29.00 per hour. The payroll of an employee whose regular hourly wage is not shown to equal or exceed $29.00 per hour shall be classified as 5552, Roofing.
8601(1) ENGINEERS — consulting — mechanical, civil, electrical or mining engineers or architects — not engaged in actual construction or operation — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons
The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.
2584 CARPET, RUG OR UPHOLSTERY CLEANING — shop or outside
The WCIRB designed the Classification Search to assist you in identifying Standard Classifications through keywords or a classification code. However, it is essential to note that while the Classification Search is a helpful tool, you should not solely depend on it. You must independently assess and determine the appropriate classification(s) for a risk in accordance with the USRP.

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