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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
5479
 
Phraseology:

INSULATION WORK — installation or application of acoustical or thermal insulating materials in buildings or within building walls — N.O.C.

Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation of insulating materials within buildings for the purpose of mitigating acoustic and thermal transfer.

The installation of insulation materials when performed by the same employer that performs wood framing or light gauge steel framing at the same job or location shall be classified as 5403/5432, Carpentry, or 5632/5633, Steel Framing.

The installation of insulation materials when performed by the same employer that performs wallboard installation and no wood framing or light gauge steel framing at the same job or location shall be classified as 5446/5447, Wallboard Installation.

The installation of insulation materials onto steam pipes, boilers and heat exchangers shall be classified as 5184, Steam Pipe or Boiler Insulation.

The installation of firestop materials, including firestop caulking, shall be classified as 5474(2)/5482(2), Waterproofing.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$4.53New/Renewal
9/1/2022$5.21New/Renewal
9/1/2021$5.36New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

INSULATION WORK — installation or application of acoustical or thermal insulating materials in buildings or within building walls — N.O.C.


Footnote:
This classification applies to the installation of insulating materials within buildings for the purpose of mitigating acoustic and thermal transfer.

The installation of insulation materials when performed by the same employer that performs wood framing or light gauge steel framing at the same job or location shall be classified as 5403/5432, Carpentry, or 5632/5633, Steel Framing.

The installation of insulation materials when performed by the same employer that performs wallboard installation and no wood framing or light gauge steel framing at the same job or location shall be classified as 5446/5447, Wallboard Application.

The installation of insulation materials onto steam pipes, boilers and heat exchangers shall be classified as 5184, Steam Pipe or Boiler Insulation.

The installation of firestop materials, including firestop caulking, shall be classified as 5474(2)/5482(2), Waterproofing.

1/1/2018
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