Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-0504 - Classification 0504

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
0504-06
Waterproofing, N.O.C.: Buildings or structures
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in waterproofing buildings or structures not
				covered by another classification (N.O.C.) regardless of the height of the
				building or structure.
Structures waterproofed may include, but are not limited
				to:
* Decks;
* Driveways;
* Fences;
* Floors;
* Foundations and foundation walls;
* Walkways;
* Walls.
Surfaces waterproofed may include, but are not limited
				to:
* Asphalt;
* Concrete;
* Metal;
* Plaster;
* Steel;
* Stone;
* Wood.
Waterproof processes may include:
* Membrane, which adheres long strips of rubber and pumice to
				exterior walls or foundations with the use of primer;
* Pressure injection, which uses a long wand inserted into the
				material to fill cracks;
* Epoxy injection, which uses a caulk gun to inject a silicon
				material into cracks and is performed on the interior or exterior of the
				building or structure;
* Application with use of a brush, roller, or spray directly
				onto the surface of the material.
Exclusions:
* Excavation work performed in conjunction with a waterproofing
				contract is classified in 0101;
Special note
:
If excavation work
				is performed (to remove dirt away from a foundation wall or to push it against
				the wall after the waterproofing material is applied) classification 0101
				applies, regardless of the type of contractor performing the excavation
				work.
* Waterproofing operations performed in connection with roofing
				or subaqueous work are classified in the classification applicable to the work
				being performed;
* Worker hours engaged in the application of asphalt sealant or
				waterproof materials to roadways and parking lots are reported separately in
				classification 0219;
* Filling cracks or voids with like materials is classified in
				the classification applicable to the repair work being performed; and
* The application of waterproof materials performed by a
				concrete contractor as part of the concrete construction project is classified
				in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one
						  basic classification, see WAC
						  296-17-31017 Multiple
						  classifications.
0504-18
Pressure washing services or sandblasting, N.O.C.: Buildings or
			 structures
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in pressure washing or sandblasting
				buildings or structures, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
* Pressure washing, which involves a forced spray of air and
				water;
* Sandblasting, or abrasive blasting, which involves a forced
				spray of sand, steel, or glass;
* On multistory buildings: Cleaning roofs, gutters, and
				downspouts; and removal of moss or snow;
* Other incidental cleaning or washing.
Materials removed include, but are not limited to:
* Dirt;
* Moss;
* Old paint;
* Rust.
Exclusions:
* Worker hours engaged in multimedia blasting in a shop are
				reported separately in classification 3402;
* Pressure washing or sandblasting by a painting contractor as
				a part of the preparation for painting exterior buildings, structures, or the
				interior/exterior of tanks is classified in 0504-21;
* Pressure washing as a part of interior building painting
				contracts is classified in 0521;
* Worker hours engaged in cleaning or washing roofs of single
				story buildings or removing moss or snow from, single story buildings (when the
				cleaning or washing is not part of a painting or roofing contract) are reported
				separately in classification 6602;
* Waterproofing buildings or structures, N.O.C. is classified
				in 0504-06;
* Pressure washing or sandblasting operations performed in
				conjunction with and as a part of another type of business such as a foundry,
				metal goods manufacturer, auto body repair shop, etc., is classified in the
				applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one
						  basic classification, see WAC
						  296-17-31017 Multiple
						  classifications.
0504-20
Lead abatement
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in lead abatement performed on structures
				where there are significant amounts of lead-based paint and lead dust.
Work activities include, but are not limited
				to:
* Must comply with various governmental regulations;
* Preliminary testing of the site to determine the presence of
				lead and the extent of the contamination;
* Determine which abatement procedure is right for the
				project;
* Perform abatement procedure;
* All preparation and all cleanup work.
Abatement procedures may include:
* Encapsulation, which is used on interior surfaces to seal the
				lead-based paint with a bonding material;
* Enclosure, which is used on interior and exterior surfaces
				and involves constructing special airtight enclosures made out of gypsum
				wallboard, plywood paneling, aluminum, vinyl, or wood exterior sidings;
* Component replacement, which involves removing building
				components such as paneling, moldings, windows, and doors which are coated with
				lead-based paint and replacing them with new components;
* Chemical removal, abrasive removal, or hand scraping, which
				are methods to physically remove the lead paint.
Exclusions:
* Worker hours engaged in soil remediation work are reported
				separately in classification 0101;
* Worker hours engaged in asbestos abatement are reported
				separately in classification 0512;
* Lead abatement as part of a painting contract for
				interior/exterior of buildings or structures, or the interior/exterior of tanks
				is classified in the applicable classification.
Note:
For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one
						  basic classification, see WAC
						  296-17-31017 Multiple
						  classifications.
0504-21
Painting: Exterior buildings or structures, N.O.C.: Cleaning:
			 Interior/exterior of oil or gas storage tanks, beer vats, and sewage treatment
			 tanks
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in painting the exterior of all types of
				buildings or structures not covered by another classification (N.O.C.),
				regardless of height, including cleaning, coating, or painting the
				interior/exterior of oil or gas storage tanks, beer vats, or sewage treatment
				tanks.
Buildings and structures include, but are not limited
				to:
* Bridges;
* Churches;
* Factories;
* Residential or commercial buildings;
* Single or multiple story buildings;
* Smokestacks;
* Stadiums;
* Stores;
* Towers;
* Warehouses.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
* Applying paint by brush, roller, or spray to a variety of
				surfaces such as wood, concrete, steel, metal, plaster, stone, or other types
				of exterior surfaces;
* All preparation work;
* Set up of scaffolding or power lifts;
* Pressure washing;
* Removal of old paint or asbestos;
* Sandblasting;
* Taping or masking;
* Cleanup work.
Exclusions:
* Contractors engaged in waterproofing buildings or structures,
				N.O.C. are classified in 0504-06;
* Pressure washing services or sandblasting of buildings or
				structures are classified in 0504-18;
* Interior painting of buildings is classified in 0521;
* Painting of murals or other artwork on the interior of
				buildings is classified in 4109;
* Painting of murals or other artwork on the exterior of
				buildings is classified in 0403.
Note:
See asbestos certification and training requirements at
www.lni.wa.gov
. For rules on assigning and
						  reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC
						  296-17-31017 Multiple
						  classifications.
Special note:
See asbestos certification and
				  training requirements at
				  www.lni.wa.gov.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020,
				  51.16.035, and
				  51.16.100. 12-11-109, §
				  296-17A-0504, filed 5/22/12, effective 7/1/12. 07-01-014, recodified as §
				  296-17A-0504, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020,
				  51.16.035, and
				  51.12.120. 03-23-025, §
				  296-17-519, filed 11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 99-18-068, § 296-17-519,
				  filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-519, filed 8/28/98,
				  effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-519, filed 5/31/96, effective
				  7/1/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020(1) and
				  51.16.035. 94-12-063, §
				  296-17-519, filed 5/30/94, effective 6/30/94; 90-13-018, § 296-17-519,
				  filed 6/8/90, effective 7/9/90; 89-24-051 (Order 89-22), § 296-17-519,
				  filed 12/1/89, effective 1/1/90. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 88-12-050 (Order 88-06), §
				  296-17-519, filed 5/31/88, effective 7/1/88; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), §
				  296-17-519, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), §
				  296-17-519, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), §
				  296-17-519, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 76-36, § 296-17-519,
				  filed 11/30/76; Order 73-22, § 296-17-519, filed 11/9/73, effective
				  1/1/74.