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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
5146(2)
 
Phraseology:

SIGN INSTALLATION OR REPAIR — interior or affixed to building surfaces

Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation, service or repair of signs that are affixed directly to interior or exterior building surfaces, including but not limited to cabinet signs, channel letters, three dimensional letters, directional signs and neon signs. This classification includes electrical wiring activities within 6 feet of the sign when performed in connection with sign installation.

If electrical wiring activities performed in connection with sign installation are not within 6 feet of the sign, the electrical wiring operations shall be separately classified as 5140/5190, Electrical Wiring — within buildings, or 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation, service or repair of permanent signs that are not affixed directly to building surfaces, including but not limited to pole signs, tower signs, monument signs and street signs (not in connection with street or road construction) shall be classified as 9552, Sign Erection or Repair. The installation of street signs, when conducted by employers engaged in street or road construction or asphalt paving operations at the same job or location, shall be classified as 5506, Street or Road Construction — paving or repaving, surfacing or resurfacing or scraping.

The installation of temporary signs, including but not limited to real estate and construction site signs shall be classified as 8028, Equipment or Machinery Rental Yards.

The installation of signs by employers selling space for advertising purposes shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

The operation of mobile billboard trucks (mobile advertising signs) shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

The installation of awnings shall be classified as 5102, Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$4.49New/Renewal
9/1/2022$4.38New/Renewal
9/1/2021$4.37New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
SIGN INSTALLATION OR REPAIR – interior or affixed to building surfaces

Footnote:

This classification applies to the installation, service or repair of signs that are affixed directly to interior or exterior building surfaces, including but not limited to cabinet signs, channel letters, three dimensional letters, directional signs and neon signs. This classification includes electrical wiring activities within 6 feet of the sign when performed in connection with sign installation.

If electrical wiring activities performed in connection with sign installation are not within 6 feet of the sign, the electrical wiring operations shall be separately classified as 5140/5190, Electrical Wiring — within buildings, or 6325, Conduit Construction or Underground Wiring.

The installation, service or repair of permanent signs that are not affixed directly to building surfaces, including but not limited to pole signs, tower signs, monument signs and street signs (not in connection with street or road construction) shall be classified as 9552, Sign Erection or Repair. The installation of street signs, when conducted by employers engaged in street or road construction or asphalt paving operations at the same job or location, shall be classified as 5506, Street or Road Construction — paving or repaving, surfacing or resurfacing or scraping.

The installation of temporary signs, including but not limited to real estate and construction site signs shall be classified as 8028, Equipment or Machinery Rental Yards.

The installation of signs by employers selling space for advertising purposes shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

The operation of mobile billboard trucks (mobile advertising signs) shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

The installation of awnings shall be classified as 5102(1), Iron, Steel, Brass, Bronze or Aluminum Erection.

1/1/2021
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