Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-17A - Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance › Section 296-17A-6605 - Classification 6605

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
6605-00
Actors and performers, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments or individuals providing performances
				that are not of a physical or strenuous nature, and who are not specifically
				covered by another classification (N.O.C.). For purposes of this
				classification, entertainment that is not physical or strenuous includes, but
				is not limited to, comedians, magicians or clowns at parties, or nightclubs.
				Physical or strenuous activities which are not covered by this classification
				include, but are not limited to, ballet, dancing, skating, gymnastics, or
				performing stunts.
This classification excludes actors, players, performers,
				entertainers, or musicians whose routines or performances are of a physical or
				strenuous nature who are to be reported separately in classification 6620;
				players, entertainers or musicians N.O.C., hired by theaters, who perform
				nonstrenuous routines or performances who are to be reported separately in
				classification 6605-03; musicians performing nonstrenuous routines or
				performances at dance halls who are to be reported separately in classification
				6605-04; musicians, N.O.C. performing nonstrenuous routines or performances who
				are to be reported separately in classification 6605-01; entertainers engaged
				in television or radio company operations who are to be reported separately in
				classification 4502; and entertainers engaged in motion picture production
				company operations who are to be reported separately in classification
				6608.
Special note
:
Classifications
				6620 and 6605 may be assigned to a single establishment provided the
				establishment maintains accurate records which distinguishes actors and
				performers whose routines are of a physical and strenuous nature, from the
				routines which are not physical or strenuous. Care should be exercised when
				assigning this classification as the actors and performers may be exempt from
				coverage as specified in
				RCW
				 51.12.020(9).
6605-01
Musicians,
			 N.O.C.
Applies to establishments or individuals engaged as musicians
				whose entertainment is not of a physical or strenuous nature, and who are not
				specifically covered by another classification (N.O.C.). For purposes of this
				classification, entertainment that is not physical or strenuous includes disk
				jockeys or members of a musical band playing at nightclubs, concerts, or other
				events, as well as members of the entertainer's road crew who set up or
				disassemble musical equipment or sound systems. Physical or strenuous
				activities which are not covered by this classification include, but are not
				limited to, ballet, dancing, skating, gymnastics or performing stunts.
This classification excludes actors, players, performers,
				entertainers or musicians whose routines or performances are of a physical or
				strenuous nature who are to be reported separately in classification 6620;
				players, entertainers or musicians hired by theaters performing nonstrenuous
				routines or performances who are to be reported separately in classification
				6605-03; actors or performers performing non-strenuous routines or performances
				who are to be reported separately in classification 6605-00; musicians
				performing nonstrenuous routines or performances at dance halls who are to be
				reported separately in classification 6605-04; entertainers engaged in
				television or radio company operations who are to be reported separately in
				classification 4502 and entertainers engaged in motion picture production
				company operations who are to be reported separately in classification
				6608.
Special note
:
Classifications
				6620 and 6605 may be assigned to a single establishment provided the
				establishment maintains accurate records which distinguishes musicians whose
				routines are of a physical and strenuous nature, from the routines which are
				not physical or strenuous. Care should be exercised when assigning this
				classification as the musicians may be exempt from coverage as specified in
				RCW
				 51.12.020(9).
6605-03
Players,
			 entertainers and musicians hired by a theater, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments or individuals engaged as players,
				entertainers, and musicians who are hired by theaters to provide entertainment
				of a nonphysical or strenuous nature, and who are not covered by another
				classification (N.O.C.). For purposes of this classification, entertainment
				that is not physical or strenuous includes players, entertainers, and musicians
				in theatrical productions such as plays, programs, or operas. Physical or
				strenuous activities which are not covered by this classification include, but
				are not limited to, ballet, dancing, skating, gymnastics, or performing
				stunts.
This classification excludes actors, players, performers,
				entertainers or musicians whose routines or performances are of a physical or
				strenuous nature who are to be reported separately in classification 6620;
				actors and performers performing nonstrenuous routines or performances who are
				to be reported separately in classification 6605-00; musicians, N.O.C.
				performing nonstrenuous routines or performances who are to be reported
				separately in classification 6605-01; entertainers engaged in television or
				radio company operations who are to be reported separately in classification
				4502; and entertainers engaged in motion picture production company operations
				who are to be reported separately in classification 6608.
Special note
:
Classifications
				6620 and 6605 may be assigned to a single establishment provided the
				establishment maintains accurate records which distinguishes players,
				entertainers and musicians whose routines are of a physical and strenuous
				nature, from the routines which are not physical or strenuous. Care should be
				exercised when assigning this classification as the players, entertainers and
				musicians hired by a theater may be exempt from coverage as specified in
				RCW
				 51.12.020(9).
6605-04
Dance halls,
			 N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in operating dance halls that
				are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Establishments contemplated
				by this classification may provide only the dance hall facility, or may also
				provide disc jockey services or live musicians, singers, and/or dancers. Some
				charge a cover charge; some will allow customers to bring their own beverages
				and/or snacks. This classification applies to all employees including, but not
				limited to, bouncers, security personnel, attendants, and food and beverage
				servers.
This classification excludes entertainers or musicians whose
				routines or performances are of a physical or strenuous nature who are to be
				reported separately in classification 6620; and lounges or restaurants that
				provide entertainment for customers which are to be reported separately in
				classification 3905.
Special note
:
Care should be
				exercised when assigning this classification as the entertainers or musicians
				may be exempt from coverage as specified in
				RCW
				 51.12.020(9).
07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6605, filed 12/8/06,
				  effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-727,
				  filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-727, filed 5/31/96,
				  effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.04.020. 94-24-007, § 296-17-727,
				  filed 11/28/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   51.16.035. 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), §
				  296-17-727, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), §
				  296-17-727, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; Order 77-27, § 296-17-727,
				  filed 11/30/77, effective 1/1/78; Order 74-40, § 296-17-727, filed
				  11/27/74, effective 1/1/75; Order 73-22, § 296-17-727, filed 11/9/73,
				  effective 1/1/74.