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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
5193
 
Phraseology:

COMPUTER OR TELEPHONE SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, SERVICE OR REPAIR — shop or outside

Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation, service or repair of computer or telephone systems or equipment, including but not limited to phone speakers, cellular telephones, Voice Over Internet Protocol equipment and desktops, laptops, servers, tablets or computer peripheral equipment such as monitors, desktop printers or scanners or computer mice, keyboards, webcams, disk drives, external storage devices, motherboards, modems or routers. This classification includes the installation of communications cabling performed in connection with computer or telephone system installation, service or repair operations by the same employer. This classification includes the installation, service or repair of audio or video teleconferencing equipment that is connected to telephone or computer networks. Repair operations may be performed at the shop or at customers' locations.

This classification also applies to the installation, service or repair of computer or telephone systems or equipment in connection with the operation of data center colocation facilities where business customers rent space for their servers and other computing hardware or rent space on the facility's servers. The management and operation of commercial properties as data center colocation facilities shall be separately classified as 9009/8740(2), Commercial Properties.

The manufacture of computers or computer peripheral equipment, or shop repair of computer or computer peripheral equipment by the manufacturer, shall be classified as 3681(2), Computer or Computer Peripheral Equipment Mfg.

The manufacture of telephones or telephone equipment, or shop repair of telephones or telephone equipment by the manufacturer, shall be classified as 3681(3), Telecommunications Equipment Mfg.

The installation, service or repair of audio/video systems shall be classified as 9516, Television, Video, Audio or Radio Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

The construction of aerial telephone lines shall be classified as 7601, Aerial Line Construction. The construction of underground telephone lines shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation of low voltage cabling within buildings that is not performed in connection with the installation, service or repair of computers or telephone systems by the same employer shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

The installation, service or repair of office or point of sale machines shall be classified as 5191, Office Machine or Point of Sale Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

The installation, service or repair of telecommunication antennas or antenna equipment that are located on rooftops, towers, structures or other exterior locations shall be classified as 9531(1), Telecommunication Antenna Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

Employers licensed by the Federal Communications Commission that provide wireline, long distance, cellular, radio paging or mobile radio services for customers on a fee basis shall be classified as 7600, Communication Service Providers.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$0.88New/Renewal
9/1/2022$0.96New/Renewal
9/1/2021$0.97New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

COMPUTER OR TELEPHONE SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, SERVICE OR REPAIR — shop or outside

Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation, service or repair of computer or telephone systems or equipment, including but not limited to phone speakers, cellular telephones, Voice Over Internet Protocol equipment and desktop, laptop, tablet and computer peripheral equipment, such as monitors, terminals, computer mouse devices, keyboards and computer modems. This classification includes the installation of communications cabling performed in connection with computer or telephone system installation, service or repair operations by the same employer. This classification includes the installation, service or repair of audio or video teleconferencing equipment that is connected to telephone or computer networks. Repair operations may be performed at the shop or at customers' locations.

This classification also applies to the installation, service or repair of computer or telephone systems or equipment in connection with the operation of data center colocation facilities where business customers rent space for their servers and other computing hardware or rent space on the facility's servers. The management and operation of commercial properties as data center colocation facilities shall be separately classified as 9009/8740(2), Commercial Properties.

The manufacture of computers or computer peripheral equipment, or shop repair of computer or computer peripheral equipment by the manufacturer, shall be classified as 3681(2), Computer or Computer Peripheral Equipment Mfg.

The manufacture of telephones or telephone equipment, or shop repair of telephones or telephone equipment by the manufacturer, shall be classified as 3681(3), Telecommunications Equipment Mfg.

The installation, service or repair of audio/video systems shall be classified as 9516, Television, Video, Audio or Radio Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

The construction of aerial telephone lines shall be classified as 7601, Aerial Line Construction. The construction of underground telephone lines shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation of low voltage cabling within buildings that is not performed in connection with the installation, service or repair of computers or telephone systems by the same employer shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

The installation, service or repair of office or point of sale machines shall be classified as 5191, Office Machine or Point of Sale Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

The installation, service or repair of telecommunication antennas or antenna equipment that are located on rooftops, towers, structures or other exterior locations shall be classified as 9531(1), Telecommunication Antenna Equipment Installation, Service or Repair.

Employers licensed by the Federal Communications Commission that provide wireline, long distance, cellular, radio paging or mobile radio services for customers on a fee basis shall be classified as 7600, Communication Service Providers.

9/1/2022
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