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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
7601
 
Phraseology:

AERIAL LINE CONSTRUCTION – by contractor – not power lines

Footnote:

This classification applies to the construction, maintenance or repair of aerial lines for telephone, television, communication, data, fire alarm or similar low voltage or fiber optic networks. Such operations include but are not limited to erecting poles, stringing wires, installating transmission equipment on poles and making service connections. This classification also applies to splicing overhead telephone or cable television lines.

The construction, maintenance or repair of aerial lines by electric power companies or Federal Communications Commission licensed telephone or cable television companies in connection with their own operations shall be classified as 7539, Electric Power Companies, or 7600, Communication Service Providers.

Splicing fiber optic cables at ground level for other concerns on a fee basis shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

Underground line construction for other concerns on a fee basis shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The construction of high voltage aerial power lines for other concerns on a fee basis shall be separately classified as 7538, Electric Power Line Construction.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$2.77New/Renewal
9/1/2022$2.71New/Renewal
9/1/2021$2.86New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

AERIAL LINE CONSTRUCTION – by contractor – not power lines

Footnote:

This classification applies to the construction, maintenance or repair of aerial lines for telephone, television, communication, data, fire alarm or similar low voltage or fiber optic networks. Such operations include but are not limited to erecting poles, stringing wires, installating transmission equipment on poles and making service connections. This classification also applies to splicing overhead telephone or cable television lines.

The construction, maintenance or repair of aerial lines by electric power, telephone or cable television companies in connection with their own operations shall be classified as 7539, Electric Power Companies, or 7600, Communication Service Providers.

Splicing fiber optic cables at ground level for other concerns on a fee basis shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

Underground line construction for other concerns on a fee basis shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The construction of high voltage aerial power lines for other concerns on a fee basis shall be separately classified as 7538, Electric Power Line Construction.

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