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Classification Phraseology as of:

9/1/2023

This classification has been eliminated effective 01/01/2020.

Classification Code:

9507(2)

Phraseology:

SIGN MFG. — quick sign shops — including outside operations — including counterpersons

Footnote:

This classification applies to employers engaged exclusively in the production of signs, banners and related products by application of painted, screen printed or pressure sensitive vinyl letters and graphics onto substrates, including but not limited to plastic, canvas, wood, foam, acrylic and magnetic materials. Such operations may involve trimming substrates to size.

Employees engaged exclusively in the design and production of vinyl letters and graphics using office type computers and plotters/printers shall be classified as 8810, Clerical Office Employees, provided such operations are separated from sign painting and lettering activities. The application of painted, screen printed or vinyl letters and graphics to a sign or banner surface shall be classified as 9507(2).

The manufacture of metal, plastic and wood signs, including but not limited to cabinet signs, channel letter signs, two-dimensional signs and three-dimensional signs involving the fabrication and assembly of sign parts and associated sign painting and lettering shall be classified as 4492, Sign Mfg. — metal, plastic or wood.

The production of signs, banners and related products by advertising companies shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:

Sign Industry

Approved Pure Premium Rate:

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Effective Date	Pure Premium Rate	Note
9/1/2023	$3.02	New/Renewal
9/1/2022	$3.09	New/Renewal
9/1/2021	$2.86	New/Renewal

Prior Phraseology and Footnote:

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote	Effective Date
Phraseology: SIGN MFG. — quick sign shops — including outside operations — including counterpersons Classification 9507(2) shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classification 9549, Advertising Companies, unless the operation described by Classification 9507(2) constitutes a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by Classification 9549. Footnote: This classification applies to employers engaged exclusively in the production of signs, banners and related products by application of painted, screen printed or pressure sensitive vinyl letters and graphics onto substrates, including but not limited to plastic, canvas, wood, foam, acrylic and magnetic materials. Such operations may involve trimming substrates to size. Employees engaged exclusively in the design and production of vinyl letters and graphics using office type computers and plotters/printers shall be classified as 8810(1), Clerical Office Employees, provided such operations are separated from sign painting and lettering activities. The application of painted, screen printed or vinyl letters and graphics to a sign or banner surface shall be classified as 9507(2). The manufacture of metal, plastic and wood signs, including but not limited to cabinet signs, channel letter signs, two-dimensional signs and three-dimensional signs involving the fabrication and assembly of sign parts and associated sign painting and lettering shall be classified as 4492, Sign Mfg. — metal, plastic or wood. The production of signs, banners and related products by advertising companies shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.	1/1/2017

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:
SIGN MFG. — quick sign shops — including outside operations — including counterpersons

Classification 9507(2) shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classification 9549, Advertising Companies, unless the operation described by Classification 9507(2) constitutes a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by Classification 9549.

Footnote:
This classification applies to employers engaged exclusively in the production of signs, banners and related products by application of painted, screen printed or pressure sensitive vinyl letters and graphics onto substrates, including but not limited to plastic, canvas, wood, foam, acrylic and magnetic materials. Such operations may involve trimming substrates to size.

Employees engaged exclusively in the design and production of vinyl letters and graphics using office type computers and plotters/printers shall be classified as 8810(1), Clerical Office Employees, provided such operations are separated from sign painting and lettering activities. The application of painted, screen printed or vinyl letters and graphics to a sign or banner surface shall be classified as 9507(2).

The production of signs, banners and related products by advertising companies shall be classified as 9549, Advertising Companies.

1/1/2017

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