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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
5190
 
Phraseology:
ELECTRICAL WIRING — within buildings — including installation or repair of electrical fixtures — including shop, yard or storage operations — employees whose regular hourly wage does not equal or exceed $34.00 per hour
Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation or repair of electrical wiring, circuit breaker panels, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures or related electrical wiring system components within buildings. This classification includes the installation and connection of electrical appliances when performed in connection with electrical wiring. This classification also applies to the installation of lighting fixtures onto exterior building surfaces or the maintenance of interior or exterior lighting.

The installation or repair of photovoltaic solar panels, electrical machinery or auxiliary apparatus shall be separately classified as 3724(2), Electrical Machinery or Auxiliary Apparatus.

The installation or repair of aerial electric power lines shall be classified as 7538, Electric Power Line Construction.

The installation or repair of electrical wiring underground, including trenching and the placement of conduit, shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation or repair of exterior pole mounted lighting, including but not limited to street lights and traffic signals, shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation or repair of low voltage communications cabling within buildings for voice or data transmission shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

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Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$3.52New/Renewal
9/1/2022$3.37New/Renewal
9/1/2021$3.76New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

ELECTRICAL WIRING — within buildings — including installation or repair of fixtures or appliances — including shop — employees whose regular hourly wage does not equal or exceed $32.00 per hour

Footnote:

This classification also applies to the installation of lighting fixtures onto exterior building surfaces or the maintenance of interior or exterior lighting.

The installation of electrical machinery or auxiliary apparatus shall be separately classified.

The installation of aerial electric power lines shall be classified as 7538, Electric Power Line Construction.

The installation of electrical wiring underground, including trenching and the placement of conduit, shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation of exterior pole mounted lighting, including but not limited to street lights and traffic signals, shall be classified as 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation of low voltage communications cabling within buildings for voice or data transmission shall be classified as 5195, Communications Cabling.

9/1/2021
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