IRON, STEEL, BRASS, BRONZE OR ALUMINUM ERECTION — non-structural
This classification applies to the installation of non-structural architectural or ornamental metal work, including but not limited to handrails, balcony rails, grille work, bumper rails, window guards, staircases, awnings, metal burners, free-standing mezzanines, exterior metal tanks that are not elevated on steel structures and other non-structural iron or steel erection. This classification also applies to the installation of curtain wall panels.
This classification includes specialty contractors performing welding or cutting at construction sites in connection with operations described by Classification 5102.
This classification also applies to the erection of commercial or residential greenhouse or solarium metal framing, or the installation of pre-glazed windows or wall panels if installed by the same employer that erects the greenhouse or solarium metal framing at the same job or location.
This classification includes the installation of elevated floors, including but not limited to data center floors, and the installation of access steps, ramps or railings installed in connection with the elevated floors.
This classification also applies to the installation of unglazed metal window frames.
Non-structural iron or steel erection operations when performed by the same employer in connection with structural steel erection at the same job or location shall be classified as 5040, Iron or Steel Erection – structural.
The installation of glass panes or insulated glass units within framework at residential or commercial buildings, including the incidental installation of framework and glass cutting at the job site, shall be classified as 5467/5470, Glaziers.
The installation of pre-glazed windows shall be classified as 5107, Door, Door Frame or Pre-Glazed Window Installation, provided such operations are not performed in connection with structures framed by the employer at the same job or location.
Structural framing of residential or commercial structures using light gauge, cold formed steel studs and joists shall be classified as 5632/5633, Steel Framing.
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Phraseology: IRON, STEEL, BRASS, BRONZE OR ALUMINUM ERECTION — non-structural Footnote: This classification applies to the installation of non-structural architectural or ornamental metal work, including but not limited to handrails, balcony rails, grille work, bumper rails, window guards, staircases, awnings, metal burners, free-standing mezzanines, exterior metal tanks that are not elevated on steel structures and other non-structural iron or steel erection. This classification also applies to the installation of curtain wall panels. This classification includes specialty contractors performing welding or cutting at construction sites in connection with operations described by Classification 5102. This classification also applies to the erection of commercial or residential greenhouse or solarium metal framing, or the installation of pre-glazed windows or wall panels if installed by the same employer that erects the greenhouse or solarium metal framing at the same job or location. This classification includes the installation of elevated floors, including but not limited to data center floors, or the installation of access steps, ramps or railings. This classification also applies to the installation of unglazed metal window frames. Non-structural iron or steel erection operations when performed by the same employer in connection with structural steel erection at the same job or location shall be classified as 5040, Iron or Steel Erection – structural. The installation of glass panes or insulated glass units within framework at residential or commercial buildings, including the incidental installation of framework and glass cutting at the job site, shall be classified as 5467/5470, Glaziers. The installation of pre-glazed windows shall be classified as 5107, Door, Door Frame or Pre-Glazed Window Installation, provided such operations are not performed in connection with structures framed by the employer at the same job or location. Structural framing of residential or commercial structures using light gauge, cold formed steel studs and joists shall be classified as 5632/5633, Steel Framing. | 9/1/2021 |
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