Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-0607 - Classification 0607

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
0607-11 Household appliances: Installation, service
				and/or repair by nonstore service or repair company; dealers of used household
				appliances
Applies to establishments engaged in the installation, service
				and/or repair of electrical or gas household appliances and to dealers of used
				electrical or gas household appliances. Many establishments covered by this
				classification have small retail store operations where they offer
				reconditioned or second hand appliances for sale, a parts department, and an
				area where appliances brought into the shop are repaired. Although this
				classification deals primarily with service away from the shop, the store,
				parts department and shop operations are included within the scope of this
				classification. The term "household appliances" includes, but is not limited
				to, stoves, ovens, ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators, trash compactors,
				television sets, residential type garage door openers, washing machines, and
				clothes dryers. This classification also applies to the installation, service
				or repair of automated teller machines. Repair services provided by
				establishments subject to this classification may also include related smaller
				appliances such as video players, portable television sets, stereo systems,
				microwave and toaster ovens, blenders, coffee makers and mixers. The
servicing
of water softening systems, coffee and juice
				machines, and beer taps is also included in this classification.
This classification excludes dealers of new household
				appliances who are to be reported separately in classification 6306;
				installation, service, and/or repair of commercial appliances such as those
				used in laundries, bakeries, and restaurants which is to be reported separately
				in classification 0603; installation, service, and repair of commercial garage
				doors and openers which is to be reported separately in classification 0603;
				installation of water softening systems which is to be reported separately in
				classification 0306; and small table top or counter top appliance stores which
				are to be reported separately in classification 6406.
Special note
:
Classification 0607 is distinguishable from classification 6306-02 operations
				in that appliance stores covered in classification 6306-02 are engaged
				primarily in the sales of new appliances. Although classification 6306 includes
				repair of appliances, most repairs are related to warranty work and represent a
				minor part of the business. By contrast, the repair of appliances in
				classification 0607 is the primary activity of the business.
0607-16 Television antenna or satellite dish:
				Installation, removal, service and/or repair
Applies to establishments engaged in the installation, removal,
				service and/or repair of television antennas or satellite dish receiving units.
				Operations contemplated by this classification are limited to rooftop
				installation of television antennas or ground or rooftop-mounted satellite dish
				reception units. Establishments covered by this classification will generally
				employ technicians and installers to install systems and trouble shoot
				reception problems. Equipment is limited primarily to delivery trucks, vans,
				ladders, and small power and/or hand tools.
This classification excludes specialty contractors who install,
				remove, service or repair antennas, dish units, and/or other
				transmitting/receiving apparatus to a structure covered by classification 0508,
				who are to be reported separately in classification 0508; and establishments
				engaged in the sale of new console type and big screen televisions who also
				sell and install antennas which are to be reported separately in classification
				6306.
0607-17 Safes or vaults: Installation, removal, service
				and/or repair
Lock sets and/or dead bolt locks: New installation
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation, removal,
				service and/or repair of all types of safes or vaults regardless of size or
				application, private mail or postal boxes, or safe deposit box units within
				buildings. Safes and vaults are found in businesses such as, but not limited
				to, banks, jewelry stores, rare coin and stamp stores, grocery stores, and
				gasoline service stations, as well as in private residences. Services
				contemplated by this classification include, but are not limited to, safe
				opening services.
New installation
of lock sets and/or dead bolt
				locks on buildings or structures by contractor or by employees of a locksmith
				also applies to this classification. The term new installation applies to
				installing a lock set (locking doorknob) or a dead bolt where none previously
				existed. The process consists of measuring and marking where the unit is to be
				placed on the door, boring holes into the door to accept the lock set or dead
				bolt lock, and installing the lock set unit using a power drill and basic hand
				tools.
This classification excludes the installation of a
replacement
lock set or dead bolt lock unit by employees of a
				locksmith, and locksmith store operations which are to be reported separately
				in classification 6309.
0607-18 Window/door blinds, shades, curtains and drapes:
				Installation
Applies to contractors and employees of store operations who
				are engaged in the installation of indoor or outdoor window coverings, such as,
				but not limited to, blinds, shades, screens, exterior roll shutters and
				draperies or curtains, but does not include awnings. The process consists of
				marking the location of covering on the frame or opening, securing brackets or
				hardware, rods and poles, and installing the covering.
This classification excludes the installation of window and
				door awnings which is to be reported separately in the applicable
				classification, and the manufacture of coverings which is to be reported in the
				applicable classification.
Special note
:
Care
				should be taken when considering the assignment of a store classification to an
				establishment engaged in the installation of coverings to verify that a store
				exists. It is common for establishments subject to this classification to have
				show rooms to help customers visualize covering products available for sale.
				These establishments have little or no product available for immediate sale, as
				most items are special order from the manufacturer. A bona fide window/door
				covering store will have a large assortment of coverings, as well as related
				home interior products such as, but not limited to, pillows, small rugs, and
				accent pieces, readily available for sale to customers.
0607-19 Advertising or merchandise display: Set up or
				removal within buildings by nonstore employees; staging services
Applies to contractors engaged in the set up or removal of
				advertising or merchandise displays within buildings for retail or wholesale
				store customers. Operations contemplated by this classification will vary from
				seasonal panoramas with extensive carpentry, painting, and art work to dressing
				mannequins to be displayed in store windows.
This classification also applies to establishments engaged in
				providing merchandising services, not covered by another classification,
				(N.O.C.), without the responsibility of delivering products to the customer's
				place of business. Merchandising services contemplated by this classification
				include, but are not limited to, taking inventory of goods on hand, restocking,
				reordering, removing outdated or damaged merchandise from shelves, and/or
				assembling temporary displays.
This classification also applies to establishments providing
				staging services. They prepare a vacant or occupied home, showroom, or other
				types of property for viewing to make it appealing to prospective buyers.
				Usually under the direction of an interior decorator, employees will rearrange
				existing furniture or add accessories, eliminate clutter and depersonalize a
				home to make it more spacious and inviting. Staging may also be done on the
				exterior to provide better curb appeal, but this would generally be minimal by
				these firms.
This classification excludes employees of store operations
				engaged in setting up displays or providing staging services who are to be
				reported in the applicable store classification as this is a common store
				activity; assembly of work stations or office furniture which is to be reported
				in classification 2002, and merchandising establishments or employees who
				deliver products to their customer's place of business, and may also perform
				related merchandising functions, who are to be reported separately in
				classification 1101.
0607-21 Meat slicer or grinder: Installation, service
				and/or repair
Applies to contractors and employees of equipment manufacturers
				engaged in the installation service and/or repair of meat cutting, slicing, or
				grinding equipment within stores, restaurants, or processing plants. Repair may
				be performed at the customer's location or in a shop operated by an employer
				subject to this classification. This classification includes repair shops,
				field technicians, installers, and warehouse or parts department
				employees.
Special note
:
Establishments subject to this classification generally do not have store
				operations. Equipment is generally ordered from the manufacturer or distributor
				and shipped to the customer's location where it will be installed. In the event
				that an establishment subject to this classification has a store operation it
				is included within classification 0607.
0607-22 Protective bumpers: Installation
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation of
				protective bumpers on structures such as, but not limited to, store loading
				docks for freight or cargo. Operations contemplated by this classification are
				limited to measuring the dock to be fitted with a rubber bumper, finish cutting
				or otherwise fabricating the rubber pieces to fit the required application, and
				fastening the dock bumper with the use of hand tools. Dock bumpers are made of
				rubber from recycled tires or similar pliable materials.
This classification excludes the manufacture of loading dock
				bumpers which is to be reported separately in the applicable manufacturing
				classification.
0607-23 Cellular phone systems or audio components:
				Installation in vehicles, service and repair
Applies to establishments engaged in the installation of
				cellular phone systems and/or audio components in vehicles. Audio components
				include, but are not limited to, radios and stereo systems, speakers and
				amplifiers, alarm systems, television units, antennas, two-way radio systems.
				This classification applies to installation employees of stores that sell
				products as well as to auto service centers that specialize in the installation
				of products covered by this classification.
This classification excludes retail and wholesale store
				operations which are to be reported separately in the applicable store
				classification.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  51.16.035,
				  51.16.100, 2008 c 70, and
				  Title
				  51 RCW. 08-15-132, §
				  296-17A-0607, filed 7/22/08, effective 10/1/08. 07-01-014, recodified as §
				  296-17A-0607, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  51.16.035,
				  51.16.100. 05-12-031, §
				  296-17-527, filed 5/24/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020 and
				  51.16.035. 04-18-025, §
				  296-17-527, filed 8/24/04, effective 10/1/04. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020,
				  51.16.035, and
				  51.12.120. 03-23-025, §
				  296-17-527, filed 11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035,
				  51.04.020. 00-14-052, §
				  296-17-527, filed 7/1/00, effective 7/1/00. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-527,
				  filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-527, filed 5/31/96,
				  effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020(1) and
				  51.16.035. 93-12-093, §
				  296-17-527, filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  51.16.035. 87-12-032 (Order 87-12), §
				  296-17-527, filed 5/29/87, effective 7/1/87; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), §
				  296-17-527, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), §
				  296-17-527, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), §
				  296-17-527, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), §
				  296-17-527, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-527,
				  filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.