This classification applies to the removal of trees, brush or vegetation in connection with the preparation of land for construction operations or the clearing of land to create firebreaks. This classification also applies to the removal of orchards or vineyards prior to replanting. This classification also includes wood chipping and land ripping operations when performed by the same employer in connection with land clearing operations.
The grading or leveling of land shall be separately classified as 6218(2)/6220(2), Grading Land, or 6218(3)/6220(3), Land Leveling.
Weed abatement for fire hazard control purposes not in connection with land clearing shall be classified as 0042, Landscape Gardening.
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: CLEARING LAND — all operations Footnote: This classification applies to the removal of trees, brush and vegetation in connection with the preparation of land for construction operations. This classification also applies to the removal of orchards and vineyards prior to replanting. This classification also includes wood chipping and land ripping operations when performed by the same employer in connection with land clearing operations. The grading or leveling of land shall be separately classified as 6218(2)/6220(2), Grading Land, or 6218(3)/6220(3), Land Leveling. Weed abatement for fire hazard control purposes shall be classified as 0042, Landscape Gardening. | 9/1/2022 |
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