Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-2009 - Classification 2009

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
2009-00
Building material dealers and lumber yards
Applies to establishments engaged as building material dealers
				or lumber yards. For purposes of this classification the term "building
				materials" includes, but is not limited to, such items as wallboard, roofing,
				insulation, sheet metal, bricks, blocks, windows, fixtures, cabinets, doors,
				linoleum, tile, paneling, interior wood and plastic trim and molding, concrete
				mix, pipe, plumbing, and electrical supplies. In addition, such establishments
				often carry a variety of paints and accessories, garden tools and accessories,
				and hardware items such as nails, nuts and bolts, tools, hinges, doorknobs,
				locks, and more. It is not uncommon for a building material dealer to
				specialize and sell only one of the above types of items. Establishments
				engaged as lumber yards carry a diverse line of wood and lumber products and
				usually with sufficient quantity to build an entire wood structure. This line
				of wood and lumber products could include beams, planks, boards, plywood, an
				array of dimensional lumber (1x2, 2x4, 2x12, etc.), fence posts, railroad ties,
				shakes and shingles, siding, wood paneling, as well as interior wood trim and
				molding. Such establishments often carry a variety of other building materials
				such as electrical supplies, pipe and plumbing supplies, fixtures, cabinets,
				doors, windows, wall-board, insulation, linoleum, tile, paneling, bricks,
				blocks, concrete mix, roofing materials, sheet metal and more. These
				establishments often utilize one or more covered sheds to protect less durable
				materials from the outside climate, and will also utilize an uncovered open
				yard type of environment for storage of more durable wood, lumber, and building
				materials. In addition, such establishments could also have an inside store
				operation to include a variety of items such as hand and power tools, table
				saws, paints and varnishes, caulking, and a variety of hardware type items such
				as nails, nuts and bolts, hinges, doorknobs, locks, and more. This
				classification also includes retail/wholesale fence material dealers. This
				classification includes all store and yard operations and the transfer of
				materials or inventory between related stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; nondelivery activities
				conducted away from the store or yard; hardware stores with building materials
				or lumber which are to be reported separately in classification 2009-03; and
				warehouse centers which are to be reported separately in classification
				2009-05.
2009-01
Electrical supply dealers
Applies to establishments engaged as electrical hardware and
				supply dealers who primarily sell electrical hardware and supplies in bulk to
				the contractor trades, such as electrical and construction, although sales also
				may be made to individuals for their own use. Supplies are typically received
				in bulk quantity and may include, but are not limited to, spools of electrical
				wiring and cable, wiring harnesses, plastic and flex hosing, panel boxes,
				brackets, electrical outlet boxes, fuses, switches, plates, and residential and
				commercial canisters and light fixtures. This classification includes all store
				and yard operations and the transfer of materials or inventory between related
				stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; nondelivery activities
				conducted away from the store or yard; all service or repair work which is to
				be reported separately in the applicable classification whether it is conducted
				at the store or a customer's location; retail lighting fixture stores which
				demonstrate lights and fixtures to walk-in customers which are to be reported
				separately in classification 6406; and establishments engaged as wholesale
				lighting fixture and light bulb dealers who buy direct from manufacturers and
				who sell wholesale to retail lighting fixture stores or other such stores or
				institutions who are to be reported separately in classification 6407.
2009-02
Farm supply
			 stores
Applies to establishments primarily engaged in operating farm
				supply or farm cooperative stores. These establishments carry a diverse line of
				farm feeds, products, and accessories. Typical items may include, but are not
				limited to, bulk quantities of mixed and unmixed feeds, seeds, oats and grains;
				bales of alfalfa or hay; bag feed for dogs, cats, chickens, birds, and other
				animals; bulk and bag fertilizers; pesticides and other garden items including
				peat moss and bark; animal grooming and care accessories; horse tack; specialty
				clothing; feed and water bins; metal fencing and grates for livestock; fence
				posts; barbed wire; pumps and piping; hardware and tools; automotive and
				tractor parts and accessories; and miscellaneous homeowner or yard equipment
				such as mowers, rototillers, and a variety of small tractors and accessories.
				This classification includes all store and yard operations and the transfer of
				materials or inventory between related stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; all other nondelivery
				activities conducted away from the store or yard; all service or repair work
				which is to be reported separately in the applicable classification whether it
				is conducted at the store or a customer's location; and establishments
				primarily engaged in the sale, service and/or repair of farm machinery and
				implements which are to be reported separately in classification 6408.
Special note
:
Farm supply or farm
				cooperative stores may conduct additional operations which are to be reported
				separately. These activities may occur at a single location operated by the
				business or at separate locations and may include an oil or gas dealership
				which is to be reported separately in classification 3407; self-service gas or
				diesel stations which are to be reported separately in classification 3409; or
				agricultural fertilizer dealers (not including the manufacture of raw
				materials) which are to be reported separately in classification 2106.
2009-03
Hardware stores with
			 lumber or building material supplies
Applies to establishments engaged in operating hardware stores
				that also sell building material supplies. For purposes of this classification
				the term "building materials" includes, but is not limited to, such items as
				wallboard, roofing, insulation, sheet metal, bricks, blocks, and windows,
				cabinets, doors, windows, sheet metal, roofing materials, concrete mix, boards,
				plywood, dimensional lumber (1x2, 2x4, 2x12, etc.), fence posts, railroad ties,
				siding, and wood paneling, as well as interior wood trim and molding. The
				merchandise carried will vary from store to store. For the purposes of this
				classification, hardware includes items such as, but not limited to, nails,
				nuts, bolts, screws, door fixtures, hinges, locks, power and hand tools, garden
				tools and accessories, electrical and plumbing supplies, and paint and
				automobile supplies. Depending on their location and customer base, hardware
				stores may also sell a limited selection of gift-ware, housewares, sporting
				goods, athletic equipment, games or similar items. Other services provided
				could include making keys, threading pipe, mixing paint, and the sale of
				fishing or hunting licenses. This classification includes all store and yard
				operations and the transfer of materials or inventory between related
				stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; all other nondelivery
				activities conducted away from the store or yard operation; and all service or
				repair work which is to be reported separately in the applicable classification
				whether it is conducted at the store or a customer's location.
Special note
:
Hardware stores
				with lumber or building material supplies are smaller and offer a smaller
				product selection than warehouse centers which are reported separately in
				classification 2009-05. Establishments primarily engaged as building material
				dealers and lumber yards are to be reported separately in classification
				2009-00.
2009-04
Pump, plumbing, irrigation, and pipe supply dealers
Applies to establishments engaged as pump, plumbing,
				irrigation, and pipe supply dealers. Merchandise includes, but is not limited
				to, pumps, above and below ground irrigation systems and supplies, pipe,
				fittings, elbows, adapters, connectors, hoses, valves, water softeners,
				filters, disposals, hot water tanks, heaters, sinks, tubs, toilets, and shower
				units. Merchandise is typically received in bulk quantity by the pallet, sling,
				crate or box. Merchandise is sold primarily to plumbing and irrigation
				contractors. This classification includes all store and yard operations,
				including showrooms or display areas and in-shop services such as the
				rebuilding or repair of pumps, and cutting and threading pipe. Also included in
				this classification is the transfer of product or material inventory between
				related stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; all other nondelivery
				activities conducted away from the store or yard; and all service or repair
				work not described above which is to be reported separately in the applicable
				classification whether it is conducted at the store or a customer's
				location.
2009-05
Warehouse centers
Applies to establishments engaged in operating warehouse
				centers with lumber or building material supplies. For purposes of this
				classification a warehouse center is an enclosed building or structure which
				serves to protect the majority of the items or products contained within the
				warehouse environment. Warehouse centers are larger than traditional hardware
				stores and offer a wider product selection. A dominant characteristic of a
				warehouse center is that excess stock is stacked up to 25 feet high throughout
				the building. The term "building materials" as used in this classification
				includes, but is not limited to, such items as wallboard, roofing, insulation,
				sheet metal, bricks, blocks, and windows. Merchandise carried by warehouse
				centers may include hardware, variety items, building materials, as well as
				wood or lumber. Hardware items may include such items as nails, nuts, bolts,
				door fixtures, hinges, locks, hand or power tools, garden tools, garden
				supplies and accessories, lawn mowers, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies,
				paint, and auto supplies. Variety items may include giftware, housewares,
				sporting goods, athletic equipment, games, rugs, and lawn chairs. Wood and
				lumber products may include beams, planks, boards, plywood, dimensional lumber
				(1x2, 2x4, 2x12, etc.), fence posts, railroad ties, shakes and shingles,
				siding, and wood paneling. This classification includes all store and yard
				operations and the transfer of materials or inventory between related
				stores.
This classification excludes delivery drivers (other than those
				involved in transferring materials or inventory between related stores) who are
				to be reported separately in classification 1101; all other nondelivery
				activities conducted away from the store or yard; and all service or repair
				work which is to be reported separately in the applicable classification
				whether it is conducted at the store or a customer's location.
Special note
:
Hardware stores
				with lumber or building material supplies are smaller and offer a smaller
				product selection than warehouse centers and are reported separately in
				classification 2009-03. Establishments primarily engaged as building material
				dealers and lumber yards are to be reported separately in classification
				2009-00.
2009-06
HVAC
			 supply dealers
Applies to establishments engaged as heating, ventilation, and
				air conditioning product and supply dealers. Merchandise includes, but is not
				limited to, furnace units, gas fireplaces, air conditioning and heater units,
				hot water tanks, thermostats, vents, venting duct and pipe, vent collars and
				reels, registers, fittings, adapters, galvanized pipe, insulation wrap,
				preformed or bent duct portions, flat sheets of metal, concrete pads and gas
				logs. Merchandise is typically received in bulk quantity by the pallet, sling,
				crate or box. Merchandise is primarily sold to heating and ventilation
				contractors, furnace contractors and sheet metal contractors. This
				classification includes all store and yard operations and the transfer of
				product or material inventory between related stores.
This classification excludes sheet metal fabrication shops
				which are to be reported separately in classification 3404; delivery drivers
				(other than those involved in transferring materials or inventory between
				related stores) who are to be reported separately in classification 1101; all
				other nondelivery activities conducted away from the store or yard; and all
				service or repair work which is to be reported separately in the applicable
				classification whether it is conducted at the store or a customer's
				location.
07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-2009, filed 12/8/06,
				  effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-56101,
				  filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-56101, filed
				  5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020(1) and
				  51.16.035. 94-12-063, §
				  296-17-56101, filed 5/30/94, effective 6/30/94; 93-12-093, § 296-17-56101,
				  filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93.