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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8601(1)
 
Phraseology:

ENGINEERS — consulting — mechanical, civil, electrical or mining engineers or architects — not engaged in actual construction or operation — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:

This classification applies to engineering or architectural consultants who provide technical advice to construction companies, land development companies, building contractors or similar concerns on a fee basis, or to the testing of construction building materials in connection with consulting engineering performed by the same employer. This classification also applies to land surveying prior to or during construction for separate concerns on a fee basis.

Engineering, when performed in support of an employer's own manufacturing, processing or construction operations, is assigned to the applicable manufacturing, processing or construction classification or to the applicable Standard Exception classification.

This classification also applies to fee-based construction management companies that do not engage in or supervise construction operations, but serve as an intermediary between the general contractor and project owner, or otherwise provide expertise regarding a construction project.

Forest engineers shall be classified as 8601(4), Forest Engineers.

Oil or gas geologists or scouts shall be classified as 8601(2), Oil or Gas Geologists or Scouts.

Fee-based testing operations, including but not limited to the testing of air, water, soil, metal, concrete and other building materials not resulting in recommendations, remediation options or design advice shall be classified as 4511, Analytical or Testing Laboratories.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$0.31New/Renewal
9/1/2022$0.32New/Renewal
9/1/2021$0.29New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

ENGINEERS — consulting — mechanical, civil, electrical or mining engineers or architects — not engaged in actual construction or operation — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:

This classification applies to engineering or architectural consultants who provide technical advice to construction companies, land development companies, building contractors or similar concerns on a fee basis, or to the testing of construction building materials in connection with consulting engineering performed by the same employer. This classification also applies to land surveying prior to or during construction for separate concerns on a fee basis.

Engineering, when performed in support of an employer's own manufacturing, processing or construction operations, is assigned to the applicable manufacturing, processing or construction classification or to the applicable Standard Exception classification.

This classification also applies to fee-based construction management companies that do not engage in or supervise construction operations, but serve as an intermediary between the general contractor and project owner, or otherwise provide expertise regarding a construction project.

Forest engineers shall be classified as 8601(4), Forest Engineers.

Oil or gas geologists or scouts shall be classified as 8601(2), Oil or Gas Geologists or Scouts.

Fee-based testing operations, including but not limited to the testing of air, water, soil, metal, concrete and other building materials not resulting in recommendations, remediation options or design advice shall be classified as 4511, Analytical or Testing Laboratories.

9/1/2022
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